My name is Erica Kimmel, I am a senior studying communications and will be graduating in December. I have always been a huge animal lover and love being outside in nature. I have many favorite animals but my top three are elephants, cheetahs, and dogs! I also have many favorite plants but the two I love the most are eucalyptus and roses. Wildlife/wilderness conservation has always been a big concern of mine. From a young age I have always dreamed of helping animals around the world who are being held captive by humans. I hope to one day be able to travel the world and see different aspects of nature the world has to offer.
Endangered Species - Humphead Wrasse
Humphead Wrasse Description and Habitat The Humphead Wrasse is located in the Indo-Pacific around the coral reefs. This fish grows to around six feet long weighing over 400 pounds. They can live peacefully for 30 years, sometimes longer. This fish is typically seen out because of the big lump that stands straight on their forehead. Something interesting about this fish is that they start their lives as females but can sometimes transform into males later in life. They predict that only 890 of these fish are left in the sea, numbers increasing daily. This picture shows you how giant these fish can be compared to a normal human. Species Role in Ecosystem These fish play a very important role in the ecosystem, they help keep the coral reef together. These fish are immune to the spikes of crown thorn starfish, that are known to be poisonous to the species within the coral reef, including the coral. If we continue to see a decline of these fish, the coral reef could be a...
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