Baldchin Groper (Choerodon rubescens)

Baldchin Groper, a reference photo — Photo: Martin F. Gomon · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The baldchin groper (Choerodon rubescens) is a species of wrasse endemic to Western Australia, where it occurs on coral and weed-grown rocky reefs. This species can reach a length of 90 cm (35 in).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Baldchin Groper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Choerodon cyanodus
Choerodon schoenleinii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Choerodon
Species: Choerodon rubescens

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