Choerodon gomoni Allen & Randall, 2002
Gomon's tuskfish
Choerodon gomoni
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
Max. size:  10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 82 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Coral Sea and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Description: Dorsal pale brown to grey, ventral white. Male dorsal spot large eye-sized reddish brown below middle of dorsal fin (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  May be a synonym of C. margaritiferus (Ref. 90102). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Usually in groups in rubble bottoms 30-82 m deep (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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