Batu coris (Coris batuensis)

Scientific name: Coris batuensis Bleeker, 1856-57

The Batu coris (Coris batuensis) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, East Africa to Marshall Islands, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef and Tonga.

Batu coris care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Greenish with pink markings on dark substrate. Very pale when on white sand substrates and dorsal spots is lost in large males.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Coris batuensis
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 17.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 2 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Marshall Islands, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef and Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)