Latticed butterflyfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Chaetodon rafflesii

Biology:

An uncommon species found in areas of rich coral growth of lagoon and protected reef flats and seaward reefs . Often in pairs (Ref. 9710 , 48636 ). Feed on sea anemones, polychaetes, and octocorallian and scleractinian coral polyps. Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . In captivity, this species should be fed algae stones and the so-called 'feeding stones' which are prepared by spreading the food pulp over the stone.

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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John E. Randall

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21022410

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http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Chaetodon+rafflesii

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Bernard E. Picton BernardP

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

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Rick Winterbottom

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http://eol.org/data_objects/24194801

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 18 - 20. Body color is yellow with cross-hatched pattern on the sides. A dark black spot is sometimes present under the spinous portion of the dorsal fin. A black bar runs across the eye. The dorsal, anal and caudal fins have a dark stripe the position of which varies with age.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed;