Diagnostic Description
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The only Cheilinus that has 10 dorsal spines. Exhibits a coloration very similar to C. trilobatus, but has black and white specks on its pelvic, anal and caudal fins, while C. trilobatus has vertical red, white and black streaks on its body scales. Large adults of both species have numerous red spots and streaks on the head and trilobed caudal fins.
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 8
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits lagoon and coastal reefs, in areas with mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710). Occasionally in grassy areas. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates such as molluscs and crustaceans.
Biology
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Adults inhabit lagoon and coastal reefs, in areas with mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710). Occasionally in grassy areas. Feed mainly on benthic invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
分布
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分布於印度-太平洋區，由東非到馬貴斯及土木土群島，北至日本琉球與台灣，南至拉帕及新加勒多尼亞。台灣除西部外，各地海域皆有分布。
利用
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中大型之隆頭魚，體色鮮艷，常被當作觀賞魚，亦是高級食用魚，肉質帶有膠質，很適合紅燒。以延繩釣或一支釣較容易上鉤。
描述
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體延長而呈長卵圓形；頭部與頸背稍凸，吻部筆直。口中大，端位，下頜稍突出，略可向前伸出；上下頜各具錐形齒一列，前端各有一對大犬齒。鼻孔每側
2個。前鰓蓋骨邊緣具鋸齒，左右鰓膜癒合，不與峽部相逢。體被大形圓鱗；頭部眼上方背面被鱗。D.X,
8-9(9); A.III, 8; P.12; L.l.14-16+7-9;
G.R.5-7+6-7；尾鰭圓形，成魚上下緣鰭條較突出；成魚腹鰭第一軟條延長，向後達肛門。體褐色至橄欖色，具許多白色至粉紅色小點；頭具許多橙紅點或短紋；奇鰭與腹鰭具白點；背鰭第I與第II棘間具一灰斑。幼魚眼周圍具黑紋；體側具小白點；尾鰭基部白色。
棲地
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主要棲息於礁砂混合的珊瑚礁海域中，偶爾也出現在水草繁茂的地方，深度範圍從水深1-30公尺。白天出來覓食，以魚類、軟體動物和甲殼類等為食，是肉食性的魚種，晚上會在礁岩下陰暗處休息。
Floral wrasse
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The floral wrasse (Cheilinus chlorourus) is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean from the coast of Africa to the Tuamotus and Marquesas. Its range extends as far north as the Ryukyus and south to New Caledonia. It is an inhabitant of reefs in lagoons or coastal waters at depths of from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). This species can reach 45 cm (18 in) in total length. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
Description
It has a mottled body with sand colored spots. It is about 13in.
Habitat
The Floral wrasse lives in reefs in lagoon and coastal water at depth of 1–30 meters.
Distribution
The Floral wrasse lives from the West Indian Ocean to the central/west Pacific Ocean.
Diet
It mostly eats crustaceans, other invertebrates, and fish.
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Floral wrasse: Brief Summary
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The floral wrasse (Cheilinus chlorourus) is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean from the coast of Africa to the Tuamotus and Marquesas. Its range extends as far north as the Ryukyus and south to New Caledonia. It is an inhabitant of reefs in lagoons or coastal waters at depths of from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). This species can reach 45 cm (18 in) in total length. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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Description
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Occurs on coral reefs and occasionally in grassy areas. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates such as molluscs and crustaceans.
Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023).
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