The coral reef fish has been declared as flagship species of the world famous Apo Reef Natural Park off Occidental Mindoro. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Protected Area Management Board approved a resolution on May 10 declaring the Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulates), locally known as Mameng, as flagship species.

Villanueva, R. (2018, May 18). Coral reef fish declared flagship species of Apo Reef. The Philippine Star, p. 6.