Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Society Islands, Tahiti, and Tuamoto Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-19 |
Biology: |
Found in lagoon reefs, usually solitary or paired. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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