| Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 70 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: endemic to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). Usually in pairs. Feed on algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 4859). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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