#choerodon

[herpsandbirds]

Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus), family Labridae, order Labriformes, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Australia

photograph by Leonard Low 

[i-give-you-a-fish]

I give you...my favorite fish!

Harlequin Tuskfish -- Choerodon Fasciatus.

Oooh colorful little guy

[arecaceae175]

HEROES SPIRIT LINKS AS FISH IF HEROES SPIRIT WERE FISH

This is my mermay contribution. All characters belong to @heroesspirit!!!

Each Link has a different place in the world of cultural inspiration, so at least one of the fish included for each is endemic to that region. Endemic means it is native to that specific area and not found (naturally) anywhere else in the world!! It’s really cool. There are some fish that are endemic to a singular lake!!!! Big lakes, but still one singular lake!!!! Or one reach of a tributary stream!!! It’s super cool.

Anyway. FISH!!!!! Image descriptions at the very bottom! :D

IMAGE ID: Images are the names of each link and then a saltwater fish and a freshwater fish. Each fish has the common name, the common name in the native language of wherever it is found, and then the scientific name. The fish are listed below. Since I am posting this on mobile I only have an English keyboard, so I am only including the common names in the ISO Latin alphabet in the descriptions.

Eras. Saltwater: Whale shark, Rhincodon typus. Freshwater: Rock carp, Procypris rabaudi.

Legend. Saltwater: West Indian lionfish, Pterois brevipectoralis. Freshwater: Malaysian fish, Betta tussyae.

Sailor. Swallowtail fangblenny, Meiacanthus procne. Freshwater: Peacock-eye gudgeon, Tateurndina ocellicauda.

Kiri. Saltwater: Saddleback anemonefish, Giru, Amphiprion polymnus. Freshwater: Starry sturgeon, Uzun burun, Acipenser stellatus.

Four. Saltwater: Bluehead fairy wrasse, Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura. Freshwater: Pumpkinseed sunfish, Zonnebaars, Lepomis gibbosus.

Cori. Saltwater: Morid cod, Úthafsmóra, Svetovidovia lucullus. Freshwater: Bumblebee guppy, Poecilia reticulata.

Sky. Saltwater: Blotchwing flyingfish, Peshk fluturues, Rundinella, Uçan balik, Cheilopogon heterurus. Freshwater: Peruvian longfin, Aphyolebias peruensis.

Piper: Blackspot tuskfish, Marigyan, Mugadyi, Nggalanggari, Choerodon schoeleinii. Freshwater: Central stoneroller, Campostoma anomalum.

Wild. Saltwater: Ornate cowfish, Arcana ornata. Freshwater: Blunt-nosed Irish charr, Salvelinus obtusus.

First: Saltwater: Leafy seadragon, Phycodurus eques. Freshwater: Leopard barbel, A’djzan, Abou khazzama, Luciobarbus subquincunciatus

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[dailymarinefish]

day 103, 06/05/24 - fish of the day is the harlequin tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)

[encyclopika]

Animal Crossing Fish - Explained #233

Brought to you by a marine biologist who uses tools to get shit done...

CLICK HERE FOR THE AC FISH EXPLAINED MASTERPOST!

If you're familiar with the debate surrounding animal intelligence, you've probably heard about the many tests animals can be given to test their level of intelligence. These tests are how we have determined that dolphins and great apes are smart as hell while most other animals really aren't. Now, we don't have a lot of time to talk about intelligence, but please understand that intelligence, like any trait, is useful for some but not for others, and that doesn't make those others lesser. Anyway, one test for intelligence is the use of tools, and today's fish - the Blackspot Tuskfish - was the first fish discovered to do just that.

The Blackspot Tuskfish (acronym from now on - BSTF) appeared for a short while in Animal Crossing Pocket Camp for their Fishing Tourney #53, the Oasis Patio. This event occurred during August 2022, and the BSTF hasn't been seen since.

The BSTF is a species of wrasse belonging to Order Labriformes which includes the wrasses, parrotfish, and cales. These fish are most often associated with coral reef habitats and feed on a variety of organisms and algae, depending on species. Within Labriformes is Family Labridae which are the wrasses specifically. They are known to be incredibly colorful, and most are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they begin life as females and become male as they grow larger. Some, like the tuskfish (Genus Choerodon), have large, sharp teeth - "tusks" - and powerful jaws they use to crunch on bivalves and other hard prey. The BSTF (Choerodon schoenleinii) is a native to Indo-Pacific near-shore coral reefs, from East Africa out to various Pacific islands, where it does just that.

From https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1928

When the BSTF finds a bivalve is just can't crack with its jaws alone, it goes looking for something to help it, like a rock it can smash the bivalve into. In July 2011, this behavior was finally documented, providing evidence to support the notion that wild fish can use tools. At least for BSTF, it was given that seal of approval, as using the rock to help it feed fit the accepted definition of tool use.

From https://phys.org/news/2011-07-photo-fish-tools.html

Fish are smarter than people give them credit for. At the end of the day, it's really hard to determine how smart a creature like a fish, that has evolved over millennia in an environment so unlike ours, is. We can't simply compare their intelligence to ours, nor should we snub our noses at animals that just don't have it. You wouldn't like it if a fish judged you based on how well you could breathe underwater.

And there you have it! Fascinating stuff, no?

[animalclub]

Harlequin Tuskfish: A Fascinating Creature of the Sea

In the vibrant tapestry of marine life, the Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus) stands out as a mesmerizing symbol of elegance and intrigue. With its striking colors and enigmatic behavior, this fish captivates marine enthusiasts and scientists alike. Found in the Indo-Pacific region, the Harlequin Tuskfish inhabits coral reefs, where it plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.…

[danireef]

UltraMarine Magazine 89 è dedicato al labride Choerodon fasciatus

UltraMarine Magazine 89 è dedicato al labride Choerodon fasciatus - UltraMarine Magazine 89 è disponibile sul sito di UltraMarine per essere scaricato e letto. Tanti nuovi articoli per coinvolgerci. Vediamoli in dettaglio.

Un nuovo articolo su http://www.danireef.com/2021/10/14/ultramarine-magazine-89-e-dedicato-al-labride-choerodon-fasciatus/

UltraMarine Magazine 89 è dedicato al labride Choerodon fasciatus

#ChoerodonFasciatus, #Edicola, #Ultramarine

- by Danilo Ronchi

[cool-critters]

Harlequin tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)

The harlequin tuskfish is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific Ocean. It grows to a length of 30 cm. The harlequin tuskfish is a carnivore, eating mostly benthic invertebrates such as echinoderms, crustaceans, molluscs, and worms. This species inhabits reefs at depths from 5 to 35 m.

photo credits: Leonard Low

[reefscom]

Three New Species Of Tuskfish - https://reefs.com/2017/08/28/three-new-species-tuskfish/

[fuckyeahaquaria]

Harlequin Tuskfish |  Choerodon fasciatus

(via Gourab Majumder)

[itsmarjudgenature]

Harlequin Tusk (Choerodon fasciatus)

[arecaceae175]

MONSTROUS FUSION LINKS AS FISH AND OTHER AQUATIC CREATURES IF MONSTROUS FUSION WERE FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC CREATURES

All characters belong to @monstrous-fusion!!! This is my other mermay contribution. Each Link has a different place in the world of cultural inspiration, so at least one of the fish included for each is endemic to that region. Endemic means it is native to that specific area and not found (naturally) anywhere else in the world!! It’s really cool. There are some fish that are endemic to a singular lake!!!! Big lakes, but still one singular lake!!!! Or one reach of a tributary stream!!! It’s super cool.

Anyway. FISH!!!!! Image descriptions at the very bottom! :D

IMAGE ID: Images are the names of each link and then a saltwater fish and a freshwater fish. Each fish has the common name, the common name in the native language of wherever it is found, and then the scientific name. The fish are listed below. Since I am posting this on mobile I only have an English keyboard, so I am only including the common names in the ISO Latin alphabet in the descriptions.

Artisan. Saltwater: Transparent goby, Aphia minuta. Freshwater: Blue discus, Acará disco azul, Symphysodon aequifasciatus.

Engie. Saltwater: Blackspot tuskfish, Marigyan, Mugadyi, Nggalanggari, Choerodon schoeleinii. Freshwater: Doumea reidi.

Eras. Saltwater: Whale shark, Rhincodon typus. Freshwater: Evia barbel, Petropsaro, Barbus euboicus.

Faye. Saltwater: Vampire squid, Vampyroteuthis infernalis. FreshwaterL Butterflyfish, Lifululu, Kanyoninfii, Akwadmakode, Ndako-nnakonyika, Lapooti, Isala kanga, Pantodon buchholzi.

Rancher: Saltwater: Bonnethead shark, Sphyrna tiburo. Freshwater: Redline darter, Etheostoma ruffilineatum.

Minish: Saltwater: Butterfly goby, ‘O’opu, Amblygobius albimaculatus. Freshwater: Black skirt tetra, Monjita, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi.

Mirror. Saltwater: Common cuttlefish, Sepia officinalus. Freshwater: Dabune bream, Abranis brama.

Tune. Saltwater: Japanese pygmy seahorse, Hachijo-tatsu, Hippocampus japapigu. Freshwater: Oopu nakea, Awaous stamineus.

Feathers. Saltwater: Blotchwing flyingfish, Peshk fluturues, Rundinella, Uçan balik, Cheilopogon heterurus. Freshwater: Van loach, Oxynoemacheilus ercisianus.

Rue. Saltwater: Pearl-spotted wrasse, Sugale-uluvela, Drividrivi, Halichoeres margaritaceus. Freshwater: Chanchita, Australoheros tembe.

Wild. Saltwater: Ornate cowfish, Arcana ornata. Freshwater: Blunt-nosed Irish charr, Salvelinus obtusus.

Zonau. Saltwater: Blue sea dragon, Glaucus atlanticus. Freshwater (brackish preferred): Banded dragon goby, Amblygobius phalaena.

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[aquaticoinfo]

Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus) Care

[eatsatreat]

Loài cá mượn san hô để tách vỏ trai

Cá Choerodon fasciatus sử dụng miệng ném con trai về phía đá san hô, tạo va đập mạnh để làm vỡ vỏ con mồi.

[libutron]

Harlequin Tuskfish - Choerodon fasciatus 

Commonly named Harlequin Tuskfish, Choerodon fasciatus (Perciformes - Labridae) is a distinctive fish that seems to have been painted with watercolors in stripes of blue, yellow, red and orange colors. This fish lives in lagoons that are located on the outer edges of reef areas throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Being part of the wrasse family, all Choerodon fasciatus hatch as females (they are protogynous hermaphrodite). As they become adults, loose social groups form. Within each social group, the most dominant female undergoes physiological changes to become a male. Each group consists of one male and multiple females. When the males dies or leaves the second most dominant female becomes the male.

Photo credit: ©Michael McKnight | Locality: Heron Island Queensland, Australia (2014)

[orbiculator]

A quick digital painting of Choerodon fasciatus (Harlequin Tuskfish), based on this photo. Trying out a brush with pen-pressure controlled opacity jitter. Photoshop + graphic tablet The dorsal fin and head still look a bit off if compared with the original photo but yeah I feel quite happy with the result eta the proportions of the whole thing is still off actually