Harlequin tuskfish

Harlequin tuskfish

 

Scientific name : Choerodon fasciatus

 

Family : Labridae
Size : Up to 30 cm
Distribution : Western Pacific (discontinuous)

 

Biology : Solitary and territorial, it is constantly on the move, exploring its territory for food. It is rather shy and wary but very curious.

 

IUCN status : Least concern