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Anchor Tuskfish
Choerodon anchorago
Blue Tuskfish
Choerodon cyanodus
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- Found in
- 4 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreyyellowgreenblue
- Body shape
- Standard, Compressed, Elongated
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Vertical markings
- Family
- Labridae
The blue tuskfish, Choerodon cyanodus, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, where it is known to occur around Australia, but has been claimed to occur more widely. It inhabits reefs. This species can reach a length of 70 cm (28 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.
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Questions
Is Blue Tuskfish dangerous?
Blue Tuskfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Blue Tuskfish?
Australia WestAustralia NorthAustralia EastAustralia
