| Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. |
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| Usually seen in pairs, frequently in association with plate-like heads of Acropora coral. Feed mainly on coral polyps. (Ref. 4858). Territorial (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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