Choat's wrasse (Macropharyngodon choati)

Scientific name: Macropharyngodon choati Randall, 1978

The Choat's wrasse (Macropharyngodon choati) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Australia.

Choat's wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Body whitish with orange blotches and/or irregular longitudinal bands; a large black spot edged dorsally with yellow on opercle (Ref 9823).

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Species facts

Scientific name: Macropharyngodon choati
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.6
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m, usually 0 - 30 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)