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Rainfords butterflyfish'

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Facts

Scientific name:
Chaetodon rainfordi
Biology:
Found in areas of sparse coral growth. Feed on algae and small benthic invertebrates . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . Heavy algae growth should always be maintained in the aquarium.
IUCN Red List Status:
Near Threatened
Threat to humans:
Harmless
Source: FishBase

Photos & Description

Rainfords butterflyfish'
Rainfords butterflyfish'
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CC-BY-NC-ND
Author:
Rick Winterbottom
Source:
http://eol.org/data_objects/24194808
Rainfords butterflyfish'
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CC-BY-NC
Source:
http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2397
Rainfords butterflyfish'
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CC-BY
Author:
Mark M. Sheperd / Lizard Island Research Station
Source:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ChaetodRainfordiMarkMShepherd.jpg
Rainfords butterflyfish'
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CC-BY-NC-ND
Author:
Lovell and Libby Langstroth
Source:
http://eol.org/data_objects/12510780
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Short description:
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-22; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 17 - 19
Size / Weight / Age:
Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Source: FishBase

Sightings

  • Native range

    Rainfords butterflyfish'

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Sightings

Table of sightings by other users

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1 30-12-2005 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Julian Rocks  
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