Bluespotted tuskfish

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]

Bluespotted tuskfish

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Choerodon
Species:
C. cauteroma
Binomial name
Choerodon cauteroma
M. F. Gomon & G. R. Allen, 1987

References

  1. Fairclough, D. & Cornish, A. (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 31 December 2019.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Choerodon cauteroma" in FishBase. August 2013 version.


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