The Humphead wrasse or (Cheilinus undulatus) is the largest living member of the family Labridae. The males reaching 2 m in length, while females no more than 1 m. The humphead wrasse has specific distinctive thick, fleshy lips and a hump that forms on its head above the eyes, becoming more prominent as the fish ages. Males have colour range from a bright electric blue to green, a purplish blue, or a relatively dull blue/green.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Humphead Wrasse–Samoa 2006
The Humphead wrasse or (Cheilinus undulatus) is the largest living member of the family Labridae. The males reaching 2 m in length, while females no more than 1 m. The humphead wrasse has specific distinctive thick, fleshy lips and a hump that forms on its head above the eyes, becoming more prominent as the fish ages. Males have colour range from a bright electric blue to green, a purplish blue, or a relatively dull blue/green.
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