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Choerodon gomoni Allen & Randall, 2002 Gomon's tuskfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 82 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Coral Sea and Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Description: Dorsal pale brown to grey, ventral white. Male dorsal spot large eye-sized reddish brown below middle of dorsal fin (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | May be a synonym of C. margaritiferus (Ref. 90102). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Usually in groups in rubble bottoms 30-82 m deep (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||