The humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) was scientifically described by Rüppell in 1835.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by multiple independent taxonomic databases (GBIF, WoRMS, Wikispecies, Wikidata/ITIS, Catalogue of Life/FishBase) all attributing the species to Rüppell, 1835, consistent with the original publication.
Sources
- Humphead Wrasses | MarineBio (marinebio.org)
- https://www.gbif.org/species/2383313 (gbif.org)
- https://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?id=218945&p=taxdetails (marinespecies.org)
- https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/TRTD (catalogueoflife.org)