Eastern triangular butterflyfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Chaetodon baronessa

Biology:

Occur in lagoon and seaward reefs. Feed exclusively on the polyps of the tubular Acropora corals. Swim in pairs and are territorial. Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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Author:

Bernard E. Picton BernardP

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Author:

John E. Randall

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21022217

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CC-BY-NC

Author:

John E. Randall

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21022214

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-26; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 20 - 22. The sides are with a pattern of alternating cream and grey-brown to purplish chevron-shaped narrow bars. Three dark bars on the head, including one running across the eye.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 16.0 cm TL male/unsexed;