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Choerodon vitta Ogilby, 1910 Redstripe tuskfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Aru Is. (Indonesia), Papua New Guinea and northern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Body with a prominent dusky stripe on lateral midline; a prominent dusky spot present midlaterally at posterior end of caudal peduncle; no dark spot on dorsal fin in adults. Second prominent anterior canine distinctly curved posterolaterally. Body of moderate depth at level of dorsal- fin origin (2.7 to 2.9 times in SL). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits flat sandy or weedy areas. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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