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Coris aygula |
Distribution |
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Clown coris |
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Spiegelfleck-Lippfisch |
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Oranjevlek lipvis |
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Girelle-clown |
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Lábrido payaso |
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Labride pagliaccio |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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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
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Environment and movement of the nocturnal species |
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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.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 120 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Mollusks - Crustaceans - Sea urchins
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual
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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.
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