| Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to about 33°S, Madagascar, and Mauritius. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18 |
| Biology: |
Inhabit outer reef slopes with moderate coral growth (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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