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Humphead wrasse

Distribution : Red Sea, Indian Ocean and tropical Pacific.

The humphead wrasse is a large fish that quickly catches the eye beside a reef. Its presence gives a different sense of scale to the coral landscape and its smaller fish. Taking time to observe it reveals one of the Red Sea’s most imposing reef inhabitants. Its documented depth range is 0.5–100 metres.

Habitat of Humphead wrasse Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Humphead wrasse Depth
0.5-100 m
Biological group of Humphead wrasse Group
Ecological role of Humphead wrasse Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The humphead wrasse has a thick body and large lips. Fine lines run across its head and sides; large individuals may have a hump above the eyes. The forehead hump and colours change as it grows, so young fish do not look exactly like large adults.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

Its natural range includes the Red Sea and many Indo-Pacific reefs. Reef structures provide feeding grounds and places to shelter at night.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It eats fish and various invertebrates. Pharyngeal teeth in the throat help crush hard prey, so its feeding role extends beyond hunting other fish.

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