Citation |
Pyle, R., 2001, Chaetodontidae. Butterflyfishes.. p.3224-3265. In K.E. Carpenter and V.H. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 5. Bony fishes part 3 (Menidae to Pomacentridae). Rome, FAO. pp. 2791-3380. |
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48331 Pyle, R., 2001 |
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3264 |
Named Used as Valid |
Heniochus varius |
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Locality |
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Distribution |
Indo-West Pacific: from Western Australia northward throughout the Indo-Malayan region to southern Japan, eastward across the tropical western and southern Pacific Ocean. |
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Maximum total length about 18 cm. Inhabits coral reefs at depths of 3 to 25 m. Feeds on crabs, worms, and other invertebrates; solitary, pairs, or small groups. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade. |