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Choerodon zosterophorus (Bleeker, 1868) Zoster wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Hypsigenyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: East Indies and the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. A broad pale band directed from below base of last few dorsal-fin spines to upper side of pectoral-fin base; a large dark spot situated dorsally on side and on ventral edge of dorsal fin at dorsoposterior end of pale band, usually extending anteroventrally as a dark tapering marginal band on pale band at least along posteroventral edge; caudal fin uniformly pale in adults. (Ref 9823) | |||
| Biology: | Found on semi-open sandy substrates along reefs, often in deep channels to lagoons that are prone to strong tidal currents and where seawhips thrive (Ref. 48636). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||