Gomon'S Tuskfish

Description: Dorsal pale brown to grey, ventral white. Male dorsal spot large eye-sized reddish brown below middle of dorsal fin (Ref. 90102).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9 - 10

May be a synonym of C. margaritiferus (Ref. 90102). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Usually in groups in rubble bottoms 30-82 m deep (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.