| Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15.5 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: endemic to Easter Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 19-20 |
| Biology: |
Found in algal covered rocky reefs. Juveniles in tide pools, observed to pick bodies of other fishes for parasites (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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