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Azurio tuskfish

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Species of fish

Azurio tuskfish
Terminal phase adult (top) and initial phase adult (bottom)
Conservation status

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Choerodon
Species: C. azurio
Binomial name
Choerodon azurio
(D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Choerops azurio D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1901
  • Labrus japonicus Valenciennes, 1839 (ambiguous)
  • Crenilabrus stejnegeri Ishikawa, 1904

The Azurio tuskfish (Choerodon azurio), also known as the scarbreast tuskfin, is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific, where it occurs off the coasts of eastern Asia. It can be found in areas with rocky substrates at depths from 8 to 50 m (26 to 164 ft). This species can reach a length of 40 cm (16 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade. It is threatened by overfishing and habitat loss; it is a popular target for spearfishers and is considered an excellent food fish.

Terminal phase adults can be distinguished from initial phase adults by the nearly black caudal fin.

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References

  1. Museums Victoria; Martin F., Martin F. (2017-08-28). "A review of the tuskfishes, genus Choerodon (Labridae, Perciformes), with descriptions of three new species". Memoirs of Museum Victoria. 76: 1–111. doi:10.24199/j.mmv.2017.76.01.
  2. Shuk Man, C.; Ng Wai Chuen; et al. (Grouper & Wrasse Specialist Group) (2006). "Choerodon azurio". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61335A12463382. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61335A12463382.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Choerodon azurio". FishBase. August 2013 version.
  4. Museums Victoria; Martin F., Martin F. (2017-08-28). "A review of the tuskfishes, genus Choerodon (Labridae, Perciformes), with descriptions of three new species". Memoirs of Museum Victoria. 76: 1–111. doi:10.24199/j.mmv.2017.76.01.
Taxon identifiers
Choerodon azurio
Choerops azurio


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