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Choerodon cauteroma Gomon & Allen, 1987 Bluespotted tuskfish |
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photo by
Gloerfelt-Tarp, T. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 36 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Northwest Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur inshore (Ref. 75154). They are found in sand and weed areas adjacent to coral reefs (Ref. 36661). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2004 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||