graphic tuskfish
| Scientific name | Choerodon graphicus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | De Vis |
| Year of description | 1885 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Choerodon |
Introduction
Choerodon graphicus, commonly known as graphic tuskfish, is a salt water fish from the Great Barrier Reef.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size51.5 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternmottling
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size51.5 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the graphic tuskfish ?
The graphic tuskfish measures between 40 and 51.5 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and beige body. The also has noir mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The graphic tuskfish is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the graphic tuskfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The graphic tuskfish is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 27 °C
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Depth15 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
The graphic tuskfish is most often found at a depth between 15m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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