Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: northern Australia (from Western Australia to the Great Barrier Reef) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192). Closely resembles Chelmon rostratus. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-33; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 21-22. Juveniles have a posterior bar and dorsal fin spot which fade and disappear with growth. |
Biology: |
Inhabit coastal reefs (Ref. 9710). Usually solitary. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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