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Chaetodon litus Randall & Caldwell, 1973 Easter Island butterflyfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.5 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: endemic to Easter Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 19-20 | |||
| Biology: | Found in algal covered rocky reefs. Juveniles in tide pools, observed to pick bodies of other fishes for parasites (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||