Western king wrasse
📖 Overview
Western king wrasse (Coris auricularis), first described by Valenciennes, 1839 is a large fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 45 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Corner of mouth without canine; second teeth in jaws about 1/2 length of anterior canines in adults, about 3/4 in subadults.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western king wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 45 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blushing Wrasse · King Wrasse · Western king wrasse |
| 🌍CES | kněžík západoaustralský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-rei-do-oeste |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Coris Real del Oeste |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julis auricularis | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Western king wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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