Goldengirdled coralfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Coradion chrysozonus

Biology:

Found in coastal to outer reef drop-offs with rich invertebrate growth to 60 m depth; may also occur in areas with sparse coral growth. Feed on sponges . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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Author:

Mark Rosenstein

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21022539

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Author:

Anders Poulsen,

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coradion_chrysozonus1.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. Coradion differs from Chaetodon by having fewer dorsal spines (8-10 vs. 11-16) that progressively increase in length from front to back, and a complete lateral line with 43-52 scales (lateral line incomplete with 22-55 scales in Chaetodon ). All Coradion also possess somewhat elevated soft dorsal and anal fins, giving them a 'high-bodied appearance', and a similar color pattern of four broad orange to bronze bands. Juveniles with white-edged ocelli in dorsal fin that reduces to a black spot in adults .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed;