Chaetodon miliaris Quoy & Gaimard, 1825
Millet butterflyfish
Chaetodon miliaris
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Max. size:  13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 250 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Johnston Island (Ref. 11013) and Hawaii.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 17-20. Body is generally yellow or white with vertical rows of spots on the sides. A broad black bar runs vertically through eye from edge of sub opercle, and a black spot is on the caudal peduncle.
Biology:  Inhabit shallow reef flats (Ref. 205). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Form schools at midwater to feed on plankton and benthic invertebrates. Also on shallow seamounts. Oviparous. 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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