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Seagrass Tuskfish
Choerodon oligacanthus
Labridae[Wrasses]
19.6 cm[max to 28.2 cm SL]
5.5 cm
135 gms
Marine
Yes, this fish was caught in Sarimbun
It may look like a 'parrotfish' but it's not. It's a 'tuskfish' classified under the 'wrasses' family. Parrotfish have only 9 dorsal spines compared to this fish which have 13 spines. Look out for the few black blotches on the top sides, orange dotted fins & light green or blue stripes on the body.
