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African Coris
Coris cuvieri
Bluespotted Tuskfish
Choerodon cauteroma
- Max size
- View in app
- Found in
- 3 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellowgreenblue
- Body shape
- Standard, Elongated
- Family
- Labridae
The bluespotted tuskfish (Choerodon cauteroma) is a species of wrasse native to the coastal waters of northwestern Australia. They occur in reef environments, preferring areas with sandy substrates or weedy growth. This species can reach a length of 36 cm (14 in).
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Questions
Is Bluespotted Tuskfish dangerous?
Bluespotted Tuskfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Bluespotted Tuskfish?
Australia NorthAustralia WestAustralia
