Choerodon sugillatum
Choerodon sugillatum Gomon, 1987
Wedge-tailed tuskfish


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Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Hypsigenyinae
Max. size:  24 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: northern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits flat sandy or weedy areas (Ref. 36661).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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