Largescale wrasse
📖 Overview
Largescale wrasse (Decodon grandisquamis), first described by Smith, 1968 is a medium-sized fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical 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 Data Deficient.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): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largescale wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 200 m . Tropical; 22°S - 23°S Indian Ocean: off Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | largescale wrasse |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-Moçambique |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Крупночешуйный декодон |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Vieja escamosa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lepidaplois grandisquamis | Smith | 1968 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Largescale wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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