| Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A common species (Ref. 9710) found in areas where there is rich coral growth. Often seen in pairs or small aggregations. Occasionally observed hovering in a stationary position for extended periods under ledges of Acropora plate corals (Ref. 4858). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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