Ornate butterflyfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Chaetodon ornatissimus

Biology:

Occur in clear waters and coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs. However, only common in seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . Juveniles are solitary, living among branching corals, while adults are almost always in pairs and are home-ranging. Feed exclusively on coral tissue . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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Author:

Rick Winterbottom

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Author:

BernardP

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-28; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 20 - 23. Body is white with orange to orange-brown oblique bands on the sides. Two broad yellow-edged black bars are on the head; one running across the eye and another on the snout.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed;