Dotted butterflyfish
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| Chaetodon semeion Bleeker, 1855 |
The dotted butterflyfish, Chaetodon semeion, is a member of the Chaetodontidae.
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[edit] Range
Found in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean from the Maldives to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef. [1]
[edit] Description
Growing to a maximum of 26cm long. Body is golden yellow; base of the posterior portions of the dorsal and anal fins black; a prominent vertical black bar running across the eye; diagonal rows of black dots on the sides. A filament originating from the soft portions of the dorsal fin rays trails posteriorly. [1]
[edit] Habitat
The Dotted butterflyfish is found at depths between 2 and 30m. An uncommon species found in coral rich areas of clear water lagoon and semi-protected seaward reefs. Usually in pairs or small groups, more wary than most species. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Chaetodon semeion". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. 12 2007 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2007.
