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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Wedge-tailed tuskfish

Choerodon sugillatum Gomon, 1987
Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Wedge-tailed tuskfish (Choerodon sugillatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Choerodon sugillatum
Authority
Gomon, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
24 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Wedge-tailed tuskfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Wedge-tailed tuskfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Wedge-tailed tuskfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 30 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
24cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gomon, 1987

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Wedge-tailed tuskfish · Wedgetail Tuskfish
🇵🇹Portuguese Bodião-dentuço-salmão
🇨🇳Chinese 淤豬齒魚

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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