Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
Max. size: |
15.4 cm (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Oman and Gulf of Aden. |
Diagnosis: |
This species is similar to Chaetodon vagabundus except for the following: that the black band running up the rear of the body merges with the black dorsal fin margin and eye band, thus forming a horseshoe mark; the black tail fin bands are replaced by reddish brown bands; and the soft dorsal and anal fins of adults are more pointed (Ref. 58304). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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