Chaetodon larvatus Cuvier, 1831
Hooded butterflyfish
Chaetodon larvatus
photo by Field, R.

Family:  Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Usually seen in pairs, frequently in association with plate-like heads of Acropora coral. Feed mainly on coral polyps. (Ref. 4858). Territorial (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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