Azurio tuskfish


The Azurio tuskfish, also known as the scarbreast tuskfin, is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific, where it occurs off the coasts of eastern Asia. It can be found in areas with rocky substrates at depths from. This species can reach a length of. It can be found in the aquarium trade. It is threatened by overfishing and habitat loss; it is a popular target for spearfishers and is considered an excellent food fish.
Terminal phase adults can be distinguished from initial phase adults by the nearly black caudal fin.