Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 280 - 320 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Pacific guyot (26°45'N, 135°23'E). Also reported from the Maldives. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Reported from a guyot about 320 m depth. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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