| Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Max. size: |
11.03 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 102 - 123 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mascarene Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-17; Vertebrae: 24-24. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: pored lateral-line scales 37-41; black blotch present on each membrane associated with first and second
dorsal-fin spines; upper jaw is covered with scales; pelvic-fin spine and distal portion of 1st soft ray are whitish, while remaining portions of fin dusky to black; second black body band crossing pectoral-fin base, and is interrupted by many pale narrow lines; ocellated blotch on the dorsal-fin
soft-rayed portion semicircular or oval, with long axis/short axis ratio 1.6-2.0 (Ref. 126057). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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