Gomon's tuskfish
📖 Overview
May be a synonym of C. margaritiferus . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Usually in groups in rubble bottoms 30-82 m deep . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gomon's tuskfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 82 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Coral Sea and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Gomon's tuskfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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