Bridled Tuskfish
Choerodon frenatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 60 m
- Max size: 11.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A robust tuskfish of coral and rock reefs, it grows to about sixty centimetres and breeds in pairs that form during the spawning season. Like other tuskfish it uses strong jaw teeth to crush hard shelled prey on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Choerodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277269.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bridled Tuskfish live?
- The Bridled Tuskfish (Choerodon frenatus) is typically found at to 60 m.
- Is the Bridled Tuskfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bridled Tuskfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bridled Tuskfish get?
- The Bridled Tuskfish grows to about 11.7 cm.