ORANGE-DOTTED TUSKFISH
Choerodon anchorago
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Inhabits reef flats and lagoon reefs, in areas with seagrass or mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710). Often forms small aggregations (Ref. 8631). Juveniles occur inshore and usually form small groups in estuarine seagrass beds. Adults can be found in inner as well as outer reefs and are territorial (Ref. 48636). Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins. In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).
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