Cheilinus [Cheilinus]
Description
Cheilinus wrasses are impressive, robust fish that can cruise along reef slopes and drop-offs with a confident, slow-moving presence. Depending on the species, divers may notice bold coloration and strong jawlines as they forage for hard-shelled prey among coral and rock.
Species
Humphead Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Uncertain placement perch-like fishes
Eupercaria incertae sedis
|
| Family |
Wrasses
Labridae
|
Statistics
- Species 1