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Bluespotted tuskfish

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Choerodon

Higher classification
  
Choerodon

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Labridae

Scientific name
  
Choerodon cauteroma

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Choerodon, Wrasse, Blue tuskfish, Choerodon zamboangae

The bluespotted tuskfish, Choerodon cauteroma, is a species of wrasse native to the coastal waters of northwestern Australia. They occur in reef environments, preferring areas with sandy substrates or weedy growth. This species can reach a length of 36 cm (14 in).

References

Bluespotted tuskfish Wikipedia