About Choerodon fasciatus (Günther, 1867)
Species Nomenclature and Maximum Length
Choerodon fasciatus, commonly known as the harlequin tuskfish, reaches a maximum length of 30 cm (12 in).
Coloration and Distinctive Features
This species is brightly colored, with roughly 8 pairs of alternating orange, blue, and white vertical bands along its flanks, and it has distinctive sharp blue teeth. Specimens collected in Australia typically display more intense coloration than those found elsewhere.
Distribution Pattern
The species has an anti-equatorial distribution.
Northern Hemisphere Range
In the northern hemisphere, its range extends from Okinawa in southern Japan to the northern Philippines.
Southern Hemisphere Range
In the southern hemisphere, it can be found in Papua New Guinea, along the Queensland coast of Australia, at Lord Howe Island, and in New Caledonia.
Habitat and Depth Range
Harlequin tuskfish live on reefs, at depths between 5 and 35 m (16 to 115 ft).
