Scientific Name: Cheilinus undulatus
Status: Endangered
Average Length: 6 feet
Average Weight: over 400 pounds
This very unique looking fish is the largest fish that inhabits coral reefs. They can live up to 30 years!
Humphead Wrasse are the most expensive and prized fish in the live reef fish trade, which poses a huge threat to the population.
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Humphead Wrasse
posted: 12/01/15
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How You Can Help:
- IUCN: Learn more about why it's worth protecting the Humphead Wrasse.
- World Wildlife Fund: Learn more about the species and what is being done to save it.
- Center for Biological Diversity: Learn more about how to save the species.
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