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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Baldchin groper

Choerodon rubescens Günther, 1862
Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Baldchin groper is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Choerodon rubescens
Authority
Günther, 1862
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
90 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Baldchin groper is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Baldchin groper is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Baldchin groper is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical known only from western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
90cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2004

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
61.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1862

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Baldchin Groper · Baldchin Tuskfish · Baldchin Wrasse · Tuskfish · Westralian Baldchin Groper
🌍CES pyskoun běloústý
🇵🇹Portuguese Bodião-dentuço-australiano
🇪🇸Spanish Lábrido del Oeste Australiano

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Choerops rubescens Günther 1862 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .

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