The Harlequin Tuskfish can be easily recognised by its striking colouration. Adults have eight blue-edged orange bands, three of which are on the head. The rear of the body darkens with age. The teeth are blue. Juveniles have brown banding on the body and ocelli in the dorsal and anal fins. source: Australian Museum Factsheets
The Harlequin Tuskfish is a striking fish with eight orange or reddish bands with blue edges alternating with white or bluish bands. There are three bands on the head and five on the body. The back of the body darkens with age, with the orange bands turning dark. It has blue teeth. Juveniles have brown bands and eye shaped markings on the dorsal and anal fins.... source: OZ Animals
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| Distribution: | West Pacific Ryukyus to Taiwan and New Caledonia to Australia. |
| Frequency: | 15.123 |
| Range: | 215.984 |
| Depth: | (0–9 m) |
| Diet: | Invertebrates |
| Abundance: | 1.693 |
| IUCN_Threat_status: | Least Concern |
| Max_size: | 300 mm |
| Invasive: | Not known to be invasive |
| Common_Name: | Harlequin tuskfish; |
| Threats: | Subsistence fishing |
| Accepted name | Source |
|---|---|
| Choerodon fasciatus |
| Synonyms | Source |
|---|---|
| Xiphochilus fasciatus Günther, 1867 | |
| Published in: Günther, A. 1867. Descriptions of some new or little known species of fishes in the collection of the British Museum. Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. Vol. 1867 pp. 99-104 pl. 10 | |
| Common name | Source |
|---|---|
| Harlequin Tuskfish | |
| Harlequin Tusk Fish | |
| Harlequin Tusk-fish |
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