Gomon's Tuskfish
Choerodon gomoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 82 m
- Max size: 10.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large tuskfish reaching over eighty centimetres, it gathers in groups over rubble bottoms between thirty and eighty metres. It may simply be a form of the pearly tuskfish, and like its relatives pairs to spawn and crushes hard prey with strong jaws.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Choerodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277270.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gomon's Tuskfish live?
- The Gomon's Tuskfish (Choerodon gomoni) is typically found at to 82 m.
- Is the Gomon's Tuskfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gomon's Tuskfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gomon's Tuskfish get?
- The Gomon's Tuskfish grows to about 10.3 cm.