Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Chaetodon ulietensis

Biology:

Occur in coral-rich areas of lagoon reefs and less commonly in seaward reefs. Juveniles in harbors and estuaries . Benthopelagic . Usually solitary, in pairs or in small groups. Feed on plant and animal material. Oviparous , monogamous . Form pairs during breeding . Can be easily maintained in tanks.

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

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John E. Randall

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Leonard Low from Australia

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Bernard E.

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-25; Anal spines : 3-4; Anal soft rays : 19 - 21. Easily recognized on color and distinguished from sibling by white color between the black saddles .

Size / Weight / Age:

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