Humphead wrasses can weigh up to 191 kg (over 400 lbs).
Sources
- Humphead Wrasses | MarineBio (marinebio.org)
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:RFBF.0000033122.90679.97 (link.springer.com)
- https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal/humphead-wrasse/ (georgiaaquarium.org)
- https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5604 (fishbase.se)
- https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/9052/noaa_9052_DS1.pdf (repository.library.noaa.gov)
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