Azurio Tuskfish
Choerodon azurio
- Group: Other
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This stout tuskfish works rocky bottoms close to shore, pairing off to spawn and reaching about 40 centimetres. It is a familiar sight in Hong Kong live fish markets, though scientists still rate its conservation status as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Choerodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277263.
FAQ
- Is the Azurio Tuskfish dangerous to divers?
- The Azurio Tuskfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Azurio Tuskfish get?
- The Azurio Tuskfish grows to about 40 cm.