Spottail coris (Coris caudimacula)

Scientific name: Coris caudimacula Quoy & Gaimard, 1834

The Spottail coris (Coris caudimacula) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Indian Ocean, northern Red Sea south to East London, South Africa and east to the northwest coast of Australia, extending to Shark Bay; including Green Island.

Spottail coris care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Head with irregular bands; opercular flap with a black spot edged with yellow on posterior part; body with 4 pink salmon stripes, sometimes with broad dark bars on upper side; large diffuse blackish spot at base of caudal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Coris caudimacula
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Depth range: 1–57 m (3–187 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 57 m, usually 3 - 25 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indian Ocean: northern Red Sea south to East London, South Africa and east to the northwest coast of Australia, extending to Shark Bay; including Green Island.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)