Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 65 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-18 |
Biology: |
Inhabit areas with rock or coral (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Prey on the tentacles of tubeworms and other invertebrates (Ref. 3921). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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