Family : Labridae (Wrasses) , subfamily: Cheilininae
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Floral wrasse
Fish Name : Cheilinus chlorourus
Max size : 45.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 9710)
Environment : reef-associated ; depth range 1 - 30 m
Climate : tropical; 30°N - 30°S
Global Importance : fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and Rapa.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. 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.
Biology : 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 mollusks and crustaceans
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Westneat, Mark
Main Ref : Westneat, M.W.. 2001. (Ref. 9823)

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Common Names : ചവരി ച്ചോരന്, തൊക്ക, തോക്ക, ചാവരിചൊരന് , തൊക്ക , Chavarichoran, Thokka
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses