MBAI - The Marine Biological Association of India

Note on a rare coral fish Cheilinus undulatus (Riippell, 1835)

Volume 46 Issue 2

Rekha J. Nair

Abstract

The Humphead wrasse Cheilinus undulatus (Riippell, 1835), also known as Napoleon wrasse, is the biggest member of the family Labridae and a giant among reef fishes. Morphometric and meristic measurements are given. C. undulatus is protogynous; its natural history renders it highly vulnerable to fishing pressure. With its increasing demand in the LRFFT, there is urgent need to protect this fish by law.

Date : 30-12-2004

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