Harlequin Tuskfish
Choerodon fasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Banded in blue and orange with bright blue teeth, the harlequin tuskfish patrols seaward reefs alone and defends a territory. It uses those protruding teeth to take mollusks, crustaceans, worms and echinoderms, and pairs stay monogamous when breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Choerodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277268.
FAQ
- How deep does the Harlequin Tuskfish live?
- The Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus) is typically found at 5–35 m.
- Is the Harlequin Tuskfish dangerous to divers?
- The Harlequin Tuskfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Harlequin Tuskfish get?
- The Harlequin Tuskfish grows to about 30 cm.