| Azurio tuskfish | |
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Scientific 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) | |
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Choerodon azurio (Jordan and Snyder) drawn and painted by Kawahara Keiga, 1823 - 1829.
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.[2] It is threatened by overfishing and habitat loss; it is a popular target for spearfishers and is considered an excellent food fish.
References
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Choerodon azurio" in FishBase. August 2013 version.
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