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Heniochus singularius Smith & Radcliffe, 1911 Singular bannerfish |
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Kalaykalay Paru-paro, Singular bannerfish, Alibang-bang, Alibang-bang, Alibangbang, Alibangbang, Alibangbang, Boray-boray, Paro-paro, Paru-parung dagat, |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 2 - 250 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Andaman Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and New Caledonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Description: Adults have black-centered scales in the main white band (Ref. 1602), juveniles have long banners. Has mostly black face (Ref. 48636). Snout length 2.5-3.3 in HL; body depth 1.5-1.6 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | An uncommon species (Ref. 9710) that inhabits deep lagoon and seaward reefs. Adults solitary or in small groups and prefer areas with rich coral growth and high vertical relief (Ref. 1602). Juveniles solitary and secretive on inshore reefs. Largest of the bannerfishes (Ref. 48636). Feed on coral polyps (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Type locality (Ref. 48636). Known from Siquijor, Sumilon (Ref. 40521) and Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). Also Ref. 1602, 48613. | |||
| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 05.06.92 |
| Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 22.04.13 |
| Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 04.01.96 |