Queen coris
📖 Overview
Adults found in weed, rock and coral areas; juveniles in shallow tide pools . Generally solitary . Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins . Young very different .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Terminal males reddish to lavender in color; caudal with small, dark-edged, blue-green spots, posterior margin light orange-red . Juveniles orange, head and lower part of body dark brown; 3 large, vertically elongate, broadly black-edged, white spots on dorsal part of body .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Queen coris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 20 m , usually 2 - 50 m . Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South Africa and east to Sri Lanka.
🌿 Ecology
hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins (Ref
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🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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