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Chelmonops truncatus (Kner, 1859) Eastern talma |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 70 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: endemic to Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). Usually in pairs. Feed on algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 4859). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||