Chaetodon ephippium Cuvier, 1831
Saddle butterflyfish

Paru-paro Saddle butterflyfish,  Alibang-bang,  Alibang-bang,  Alibangbang,  Alibangbang,  Alibangbang,  Kapiged,  Paru-parung dagat,  Piso-piso, 

Chaetodon ephippium
photo by Patzner, R.

 Family:  Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka (Ref. 10361) and Cocos-Keeling Islands to the Hawaiian, Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and New South Wales, Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 20-23. Description: Overall color is yellowish grey with a large black spot bordered below by a broad white band on the back, and wavy blue lines on the lower sides. Adults have a filament extending posteriorly from the upper part of the soft portion of the dorsal fin (Ref. 1602). Snout length 2.2-2.6 in HL. Body depth 1.6-1.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Occur in lagoons and seaward reefs to a depth of 30 m, prefer coral-rich and clear water areas (Ref. 205). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Encountered singly, in pairs or small groups (adults often in pairs; juveniles solitary and inshore). Feed on filamentous algae, small invertebrates, coral polyps, and fish eggs. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Known from Apo, Siquijor (Ref. 40521) Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756) and Bantayan Is. in northern Cebu (Ref. 114734). Also Ref. 1602, 48613.

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 05.06.92
 Modified by: OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen - 18.01.08
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 12.08.94

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