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Choerodon rubescens (Günther, 1862) Baldchin groper |
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photo by
Fairclough, D. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 90 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from western Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coral and weedy rocky reefs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2004 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||