Queen coris (Coris formosa)

Scientific name: Coris formosa Bennett, 1830

The Queen coris (Coris formosa) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, southern Red Sea to Natal, South Africa and east to Sri Lanka.

Queen coris care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Terminal males reddish to lavender in color; caudal with small, dark-edged, blue-green spots, posterior margin light orange-red. Juveniles orange, head and lower part of body dark brown; 3 large, vertically elongate, broadly black-edged, white spots on dorsal part of body.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Coris formosa
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 60.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 2 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: southern Red Sea to Natal, South Africa and east to Sri Lanka.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)