Coris aygula

Wrasses

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  • Clown coris
  • Spiegelfleck-Lippfisch
  • Oranjevlek lipvis
  • Girelle-clown
  • Lábrido payaso
  • Labride pagliaccio

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 120 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks - - Sea urchins
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing