Coris Cuvieri
📖 Overview
Inhabits exposed outer reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of mixed sand, coral and rubble . Juveniles occur in small tide pools, exposed reef flats with algae-rubble. Generally solitary . Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins . Turns over rocks to prey on hiding invertebrates . Young look very different .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Coris Cuvieri is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coris Cuvieri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 50 m . Tropical; - 30°S south to Zanzibar and South Africa (30°S) and east to the Laccadive Archipelago, Chagos Archipelago, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the Similan Islands, eastern Andaman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Coris Cuvieri.
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