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Napoleon wrasse

Scientific name: Cheilinus undulatu

Size: Up to 7,6 feet

Color: Olive green, drawing towards the blue

Distinguishing feature: Big bump on the forehead and multiple black vertical lines on the body.

Where did we see it: French polynesia, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat

Napoleon wrasse of French polynesia

Napoleon wrasse

Scientific name: Cheilinus undulatu

Size: Up to 7,6 feet

Color: Olive green, drawing towards the blue

Distinguishing feature: Big bump on the forehead and multiple black vertical lines on the body.

Where did we see it: French polynesia, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat

In detail

The napoleon (also called giant wrasse) is a pretty big fish that can live up to 50 years!

Possessing beautiful colors drawing on blue and green, it is always a pleasure to see it. Solitary and usually not scared, you can enjoy it.

His name comes from Napoleon's cocked hat, which looks like his hump.

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Napoleon wrasse of raja_ampat
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Napoleon wrasse of maldives
Napoleon wrasse of maldives
Napoleon wrasse of polynesie_francaise
Napoleon wrasse of polynesie_francaise
Napoleon wrasse of polynesie_francaise

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