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Choerodon zosterophorus (Bleeker, 1868) Zoster wrasse |
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Maming Zoster wrasse, Arawas, Balaki, Banog, Danlugan, Labayan, Lampalampa, Lubay-lubay, Maringyan, Molmol, Pilo-pilo, Pirat-pirat, Tamago, Tausay, Verde verde, |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: East Indies and the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. A broad pale band directed from below base of last few dorsal-fin spines to upper side of pectoral-fin base; a large dark spot situated dorsally on side and on ventral edge of dorsal fin at dorsoposterior end of pale band, usually extending anteroventrally as a dark tapering marginal band on pale band at least along posteroventral edge; caudal fin uniformly pale in adults. (Ref 9823) | |||
| Biology: | Found on semi-open sandy substrates along reefs, often in deep channels to lagoons that are prone to strong tidal currents and where seawhips thrive (Ref. 48636). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Known from Romblon (Ref. 58652). Also Ref. 48613, 48636. | |||
| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 25.03.99 |
| Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 03.05.13 |