Azurio tuskfish

The Azurio tuskfish (Choerodon azurio) also known as the scarbreast tuskfin, is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific, where it occurs off the coasts of eastern Asia. It can be found in areas with rocky substrates at depths from 8 to 50 m (26 to 164 ft). This species can reach a length of 40 cm (16 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.[2] It is threatened by overfishing and habitat loss; it is a popular target for spearfishers and is considered an excellent food fish.

Azurio tuskfish
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Choerodon
Species:
C. azurio
Binomial name
Choerodon azurio
Synonyms[2]
  • Choerops azurio D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1901
  • Labrus japonicus Valenciennes, 1839 (ambiguous)
  • Crenilabrus stejnegeri Ishikawa, 1904
Choerodon azurio (Jordan and Snyder) drawn and painted by Kawahara Keiga, 1823 - 1829.

References
  1. Shuk Man, C.; Ng Wai Chuen; et al. (Grouper & Wrasse Specialist Group) (2006). "Choerodon azurio". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61335A12463382. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61335A12463382.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Choerodon azurio" in FishBase. August 2013 version.


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