Choerodon paynei Whitley, 1945
Payne's tuskfish

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit coral reef (Ref. 75154). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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