Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 150 m |
Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-16 |
Inhabit rocky reefs with corals (Ref. 9710). Feed on small invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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