Bluespotted tuskfish
Appearance
Bluespotted tuskfish | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Labriformes |
Family: | Labridae |
Genus: | Choerodon |
Species: | C. cauteroma
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Binomial name | |
Choerodon cauteroma M. F. Gomon & G. R. Allen, 1987
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The bluespotted tuskfish (Choerodon cauteroma) is a species of wrasse native to the coastal waters of northwestern Australia. They occur in reef environments, preferring areas with sandy substrates or weedy growth. This species can reach a length of 36 cm (14 in).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Fairclough, D.; Cornish, A.; et al. (Grouper & Wrasse Specialist Group) (2004). "Choerodon cauteroma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44668A10923105. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44668A10923105.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Choerodon cauteroma" in FishBase. August 2013 version.