Chevron butterflyfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Chaetodon trifascialis

Biology:

Territorial species which occur in shallow lagoon and semi-protected seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . Closely associated with tabular and staghorn Acropora corals upon which they feed on their polyps and mucus. Solitary or in pairs. Juveniles secretive among coral branches . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .

IUCN Red List Status:

Near Threatened

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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CC-BY-NC-ND

Author:

Rick Winterbottom

Source:

http://eol.org/data_objects/24199472

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CC-BY-SA

Source:

http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2402

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CC-BY

Author:

eNil from Portsmouth, UK

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chaetodon_trifasialis.jpg

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines : 3-5; Anal soft rays : 13 - 15. Body elongate; color is generally white with narrow chevron markings. Juveniles have a mostly yellow tail and a broad black band extending from the rear of the dorsal fin to the rear of the anal fin. Tail pattern and posterior part of body changes dramatically with growth .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed;