Harlequin Tuskfish [Choerodon Fasciatus] (watch in hd)

Speed drawing of a Harlequin Tuskfish done in color pastels. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Labridae Genus: Choerodon Species: C. fasciatus Common Name : Harlequin Tuskfish Life span : 8 or more years Typical Size : 10" (25 cm) to 12" (30cm) Water Parameters : ph: 8.1 - 8.4, Temperature: 77°F - 82°F (25°C - 28°C), Specific Gravity: 1.020 - 1.025, dKH: 8 - 12° Origin / Habitat : Reefs of the Western Pacific, Indonesia, the Philippines and near Queensland, Australia. Found on coral reefs. Juveniles live on steep reef walls. Adults sometimes live in small groups around overhangs and caves on reef slopes. Reproduction : They are open water egg scatterers. Diet : Mostly carnivorous. The Harlequin Tuskfish has very strong, pointed fang-like teeth, the tips of which are bright blue in color. It uses these to crush mollusks, crustaceans, bristle worms, urchins and starfish. visit: http://www.atomicus5000.com