Pearly Tuskfish
Choerodon margaritiferus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 72 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large tuskfish reaching about seventy centimetres, it is poorly known and rarely seen, likely keeping to deeper water than divers usually reach. Like its relatives it pairs to spawn and crushes hard shelled prey with strong jaw teeth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Choerodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277273.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pearly Tuskfish live?
- The Pearly Tuskfish (Choerodon margaritiferus) is typically found at to 72 m.
- Is the Pearly Tuskfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pearly Tuskfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pearly Tuskfish get?
- The Pearly Tuskfish grows to about 11 cm.