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Choerodon venustus (De Vis, 1884) Venus tuskfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 65 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Queensland to northern New South Wales. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Body pale without distinct dusky to dark markings, only a small dusky spot on each body scale and several dusky marks on head in freshly preserved specimens. Subopercle with 9 to 11 scales in an anteriorly tapering row. (Ref 9823) | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits outer reef slopes, in sand and rubble areas (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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