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Chelmonops curiosus Kuiter, 1986 Western talma |
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photo by
Fairclough, D. |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 51 - 57 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | A generally common species found in vertical rock faces. Feed on worms and crustaceans. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||