Harlequin tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)

Scientific name: Choerodon fasciatus G?nther, 1867

The Harlequin tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Western Pacific, disjunct distribution, Ryukyus to Taiwan, then from New Caledonia to Queensland, Australia.

Harlequin tuskfish care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Body with 7 or 8 pairs of alternating prominent red, blue, white and blackish bands. Pectoral fins with ii unbranched and 14 branched rays. Predorsal scales approximately 10 to 14, reaching forward in advance of posterior extent of orbit on dorsal midline of head. (Ref 9823)

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Species facts

Scientific name: Choerodon fasciatus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 30.0
Depth range: 5–35 m (16–115 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 35 m, usually 5 - 35 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: disjunct distribution, Ryukyus to Taiwan, then from New Caledonia to Queensland, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)