| Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 2 - 50 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Maldives to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 19-22. The abdominal region of females is noticeably thick set. Body is golden yellow; base of the posterior portions of the dorsal and anal fins black; a prominent vertical black bar running across the eye; diagonal rows of black dots on the sides. A filament originating from the soft portions of the dorsal fin rays trails posteriorly (Ref. 4855). Snout length 2.4-2.9 in HL. Body depth 1.6-1.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Uncommon species (Ref. 9710) found in coral rich areas of clear water lagoon and semi-protected seaward reefs. Usually in pairs or small groups, more wary than most species. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874. Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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Also Ref. 1602. |
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