Name : Cheilinus chlorourus

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Perciformes

Family : Labridae

Description :

The only Cheilinus that has 10 dorsal spines; Possesses black and white specks on its pelvic, anal and caudal fins, The species has numerous red spots and streaks on the head and trilobed caudal fins

Size

Maximum length: 31.8 cm (TL), common length: 20-25 cm (TL)

Diet

Feeds on fishes and benthic invertebrates

Utilization

Popular as a marine aquarium fish

Gears

Gillnet, trawl