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Copperband butterflyfish

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Facts

Scientific name:
Chelmon rostratus
Biology:
A common species found singly and in pairs along rocky shores and coral reefs; also in estuaries and silty inner reefs (Ref. 9710 , 48636 ). Territorial species . Oviparous , monogamous . Forms pairs during breeding .
IUCN Red List Status:
Least Concern
Threat to humans:
Harmless
Source: FishBase

Photos & Description

Copperband butterflyfish
Copperband butterflyfish
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Author:
John E. Randall
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http://eol.org/data_objects/21021285
Copperband butterflyfish
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http://eol.org/data_objects/24195400
Copperband butterflyfish
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Author:
BS Turner Hof
Source:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chelmon_rostratus_Kupferstreifen-Pinzettfisch.jpg
Copperband butterflyfish
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Author:
Luc Viatour
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chelmon_rostratus_Luc_Viatour.jpg
Copperband butterflyfish
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Author:
Anneli Salo
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Copperband_Butterflyfish_-_Chelmon_rostratus_C_H6371.JPG
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Short description:
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-30; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 19 - 21. Easily identified by the yellow banding and long snout. Juveniles similar to adults . Distinguished from C. marginalis by its color pattern and number of dorsal fin rays (fewer in C. rostratus .
Size / Weight / Age:
Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; max. reported age: 10 years
Source: FishBase

Sightings

  • Native range

    Copperband butterflyfish

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Sightings

Table of sightings by other users

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date
location
site
1 30-06-2019 Phi Phi Islands, Krabi, Thailand Shark Point  
2 15-06-2019 Chumphon, Thailand Gorng Jedi, Ngarm Yai Is.  
3 23-08-2018 Jl. Silayukti No.6, Padangbai, Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80872, Indonesia Jepun  
4 23-08-2018 Jl. Silayukti No.6, Padangbai, Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80872, Indonesia Padang Bai - Drop Off  
5 16-07-2017 Singapore Palau Hantu North Pier  
6 06-05-2017 Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines Aliguay 2_Station A  
7 12-01-2017 Playa Porto Marie, Curaçao Playa Porto Marie  
8 31-12-2015 Adaaran Prestige Ocean Villas, Kaafu Atoll, North Central Province, Maldives Magu  
9 13-10-2015 Akumal, Mexico Akumal Mexico  
10 05-06-2015 Komodo National Park, Indonesia Siaba Besar  
11 05-04-2015 Nogas Island, Anini-y, Western Visayas, Philippines N/A  
12 14-03-2015 Nogas Island, Anini-y, Western Visayas, Philippines N/A  
13 23-12-2014 Phi Phi Islands Ao Nang Krabi Thailand Maya Nua  
14 06-05-2014 Gili Air island, Indonesië Air Wall  
15 30-06-2013 N/A Mnemba Atoll  
16 23-04-2011 Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam Hon Mun  
17 25-06-2010 Labuan Bajo, Komodo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Red Beach  
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