Prognathodes brasiliensis Burgess, 2001
Prognathodes brasiliensis
photo by Bertoncini, A.A.

Family:  Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 70 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 126840. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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