Graphic Tuskfish (species: Choerodon graphicus) in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Choerodon graphicus
Graphic Tuskfish


©Robyn Wilson: Choerodon graphicus at Watson's Bay, Lizard Island.

©Robyn Wilson: Choerodon graphicus at Watson's Bay, Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Choerodon
Species Choerodon graphicus

Lizard Island area: all known taxa
Lizard Island Field Guide

Distinguishing features

A large tuskfish with several broad, irregular bands on sides, a dark spot on the lateral line, and several dark lines radiating from the eye. Uncommon in the Lizard Island area.

Size

  • Up to 80 cm (length according to Fishes of Australia website accessed 22 Nov 2022)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Web resources

References

References that assist with identification

  • Allen, G., R. Steene, P. Humann and N. Deloach (2003). Reef fish identification: Tropical Pacific New World Publications Inc., Jacksonville, FL, USA.

Other references

  • Fulton, C.J. (2000). The relationship between swimming ability and habitat use in wrasses (Labridae), Honours thesis, James Cook University, Townsville. LIRS catalog number 619.