Gold-spot Wrasse, colour. Bodianus perditio (Quoy & Gaimard)

Queensland State Archives posted a photo:

Artwork by Frank Olsen.

Also known as Goldspot Hogfish or Orange Threadfin Tuskfish, this species can be recognised by its colouration. It is orangy-red with orange spots on the head and the front half of the body. Much of the dorsal fin is black. There is a yellow spot or bar (hence the standard name) on the back followed by a large black mark on the base of the soft dorsal fin and upper body.

It has an antitropical distribution in the Indo-West to Central Pacific. In Australia it is known from southern Queensland to Sydney, New South Wales and from Lord Howe Island.

Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 6174

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