Choerodon venustus (De Vis, 1884)
Venus tuskfish
Choerodon venustus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
 Max. size:  65 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Queensland to northern New South Wales.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Body pale without distinct dusky to dark markings, only a small dusky spot on each body scale and several dusky marks on head in freshly preserved specimens. Subopercle with 9 to 11 scales in an anteriorly tapering row. (Ref 9823)
 Biology:  Inhabits outer reef slopes, in sand and rubble areas (Ref. 9710).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 30.03.95
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 13.07.02

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