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Eupercaria/misc (Various families in series Eupercaria) >
Labridae (Wrasses) > Bodianinae
Etymology: Choerodon: Greek, choiros = a pig + odous = teeth (Ref. 45335); referrring to the prominent anterior canines of the species in this genus (Ref. 116605).
More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Écologie
marin récifal; profondeur 5 - 35 m (Ref. 9823), usually 5 - 35 m (Ref. 27115). Subtropical; 25°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115)
Western Pacific: disjunct distribution, Ryukyus to Taiwan, then from New Caledonia to Queensland, Australia.
Taille / Poids / Âge
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm TL mâle / non sexé; (Ref. 2334)
Épines dorsales (Total) : 12; Rayons mous dorsaux (Total) : 8; Épines anales: 3; Rayons mous anaux: 10. Body with 7 or 8 pairs of alternating prominent red, blue, white and blackish bands. Pectoral fins with ii unbranched and 14 branched rays. Predorsal scales approximately 10 to 14, reaching forward in advance of posterior extent of orbit on dorsal midline of head. (Ref 9823)
Adults inhabit seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Feed on mollusks, crustaceans, various worms, and echinoderms. Solitary and territorial species (Ref. 9710). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Maximum depth reported from Ref. 27115.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturities | Reproduction | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larves
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene, 1990. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. 506 p. (Ref. 2334)
Statut dans la liste rouge de l'IUCN (Ref. 130435)
Menace pour l'homme
Harmless
Utilisations par l'homme
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