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Choerodon gymnogenys (Günther, 1867) |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Hypsigenyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Zanzibar, Tanzania and Inhambane, Mozambique (Ref. 4392); Japan to Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Presumed females rosy with blues spots on back close to dorsal fin base; 2-3 indistinct longitudinal series of pearly spots along sides; indistinct blue band around orbit continuing to snout; opercle with greenish blotch on posterior part and broad blue patch on lower half (Ref. 4392). Presumed males with 2 longitudinal streaks on upper side (Ref. 4392). | |||
| Biology: | Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 October 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||