Clown coris (Coris aygula)

Scientific name: Coris aygula Lacep?de, 1801

The Clown coris (Coris aygula) 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, Red Sea and East Africa to the Line and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands.

Clown coris care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Caudal fin slightly rounded in females, truncate and with filamentous rays in large males; pelvic fins of males very long. Large males also become uniformly dark-green and develop a gibbus forehead and an elongate first dorsal spine. Juveniles distinct with the false eyes, shaded by orange.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Coris aygula
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 120
Depth range: 2–30 m (7–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m, usually 2 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Line and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)