About Choerodon cyanodus (Richardson, 1843)
Scientific Classification
The blue tuskfish, scientifically named Choerodon cyanodus, is a species of wrasse.
Native Range
It is native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.
Confirmed and Reported Distribution
It is confirmed to occur around Australia, but there are claims that its range extends more broadly across these ocean regions.
Habitat
This species lives on reefs.
Maximum Length
It can grow to a maximum length of 70 cm, which equals 28 inches.
Aquarium Trade Presence
Blue tuskfish are available in the aquarium trade.
Diet
Their diet consists of mollusks, as well as newly hatched and juvenile green sea turtles that have entered the water.
