Purple Tuskfish

Choerodon cephalotes
(Other names Grass Tuskfish)
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The Purple Tuskfish (Choerodon cephalotes) has a pale coloured gradient body white, green, yellow, purple and pink. With a distinct black blotch on the sides behind the pectoral fins. Across the head running from the forehead to the shout are blue bars. Blue can also be found on the Dorsal, anal and caudal fins.

Size: 38cm in length (Maximum)

Diet: Molluscs, crustaceans & sea urchins

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Left: Ian Banks
Centre: Ian Banks
Right: Ian Banks
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