Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Choerodon Higher classification Choerodon | Phylum Chordata Family Labridae Scientific name Choerodon azurio Rank Species | |
 | ||
Similar Choerodon, Wrasse, Iniistius dea, Perciformes, Cigar wrasse | ||
The Azurio tuskfin or scarbreast tuskfin, Choerodon azurio, is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific, where it occurs off the coasts of eastern Asia. It can be found in areas with rocky substrates at depths from 8 to 50 m (26 to 164 ft). This species can reach a length of 40 cm (16 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade. It is threatened by overfishing and habitat loss; it is a popular target for spearfishers and is considered an excellent food fish.
References
Azurio tuskfin Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA