Baldchin groper
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| Baldchin groper | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Choerodon |
| Species: | C. rubescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Choerodon rubescens (Günther, 1862) | |
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The baldchin groper (Choerodon rubescens) is a species of wrasse endemic to Western Australia,[3] where it occurs on coral and weed-grown rocky reefs. This species can reach a length of 90 cm (35 in).[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Fairclough, D.; Cornish, A.; et al. (Grouper & Wrasse Specialist Group) (2004). "Choerodon rubescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T44671A10933976. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44671A10933976.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- 1 2 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Choerodon rubescens". FishBase. August 2013 version.
- ↑ Fisheries Western Australia - Baldchin Groper Fact Sheet
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