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Common names: Alibang-bang, Alibang-bang, Alibang-bang
Occurrence: native
Salinity: marine
Abundance: | Ref:
Importance: minor commercial | Ref:
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: | Ref:
Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Found in Apo, Negros, Siquijor, Sumilon (Ref. 40521), Nasugbu, Batangas (Ref. 107853), Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Ref. 58652), Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756), Sarangani Bay and from Bongo Island, Paril-Sangay Protected Seascape, Moro Gulf (Ref. 106380) and Bantayan Is. in northern Cebu (Ref. 114734). Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 2858). Also Ref. 1602, 48613.
National Checklist:
Country Information: httpss://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Conlu, P.V., 1986
National Database:

Classification / Names

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Perciformes (Perch-likes) > Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes (gen., sp.) | ITIS | CoL

Common names from other countries

Yellow butterflyfish, Cross-stripe butterfly, Papillon cocher, ... more

Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1985. (Ref. 4858)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 23.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4859)

Length at first maturity
L_m 13.0 range ? - ? cm

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 60 m (Ref. 89972)

Climate / Range

Tropical, preferred ?; 30°N - 20°S

Distribution

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (extending to Mossel Bay, South Africa, Ref. 5372) to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21.

May be seen in a variety of habitats ranging from rich coral reefs (Ref. 58652) to weedy and rubble covered areas (Ref. 1602). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Maybe found singly, in pairs, and in aggregations that roam over large distances in search of food. Feed mainly by tearing pieces from polychaetes, sea anemones, coral polyps, and algae (Ref. 1602). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Least Concern (LC)

Threat to humans

Harmless (Ref. 4859)

Human uses

Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial

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Estimates of some properties based on models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)
PD₅₀ = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Trophic Level (Ref. 69278)
3.7 ±0.3 se; Based on diet studies.

Resilience (Ref. 69278)
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K>1)

Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)

Price category (Ref. 80766)
Unknown

Chaetodon auriga Forsskål, 1775