Abudjubbe Wrasse
Cheilinus abudjubbe
Cheilinus abudjubbe, the Abudjubbe wrasse, is a species of ray-finned fish from the family Labridae, the wrasses. It is found in the western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. This species was formally described by Eduard Rüppell in 1835, no type locality was given but it is thought to have been Jeddah. This taxon is regarded as a synonym of the tripletail wrasse by some authorities.
Identification points
- Scientific name: Cheilinus abudjubbe; family: Unknown family.
- Water type: unknown; native or main range: Global species occurrence records indexed by GBIF..
- Use body shape, color pattern, mouth position, fin shape, and local range together for field identification.
Habitat
Abudjubbe Wrasse is associated with marine or coastal habitats within its range, including nearshore, offshore, reef, shelf, or pelagic waters depending on the species.
Bait notes
Common approaches include baitfish, cut bait, squid, jigs, plugs, spoons, soft plastics, trolling lures, or locally proven rigs.
Behavior
Activity often follows bait movement, tide or current edges, water temperature, structure, and seasonal migrations.
Caution
Check official local rules for seasons, size limits, bag limits, protected status, gear restrictions, and consumption advisories.
Fishing notes
Use the Abudjubbe Wrasse range, habitat, and local regulations to choose tackle, depth, presentation speed, and harvest decisions.