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Amphichaetodon melbae Burgess & Caldwell, 1978 Narrow-barred butterflyfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 14.5 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 13 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Easter I., Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernández Is. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-17 | |||
| Biology: | Juveniles are similar to adults. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||