Blackspot Tuskfish
Choerodon schoenleinii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A robust wrasse that can reach a metre, the blackspot tuskfish roams sandy and weedy patches near lagoon and seaward reefs down to about 60 metres. Strong canine teeth let it crush crabs, mollusks and sea urchins. It is prized in live fish markets and listed as Near Threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Choerodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218951.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackspot Tuskfish live?
- The Blackspot Tuskfish (Choerodon schoenleinii) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Blackspot Tuskfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackspot Tuskfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackspot Tuskfish get?
- The Blackspot Tuskfish grows to about 1 m.