The members of the family Chaetodontidae, popularly know as butterflyfishes, coralfishes and bannerfishes. Most species of butterflyfish live in the warm tropical seas of the Indo-Pacific (about 90%) with the remainder in the Atlantic. Only a few species are found in subtropical waters, bordering onto subtemperate zones. The butterflyfish have a highly compressed body in which the back is raised , forming an elongate-oval to near circular shape in some; a small protactible mouth with brush-like teeth in the jaws; a continuous dorsal fin with strong and sharp spines in the anterior section, followed by a large-surface soft part; an anal fin mirroring the soft part of the dorsal fin , headed by 3-5 strong spines, of which the 2nd is often greatly enlarged.
Copperband Butterfly
01050
Mariposas
Copperband Butterfly
Chelmon rostratus
Cuidado:
IntermedioDieta:
OmnívoroIluminación:
MedioLugar de origen:
Océano Índico
Widespread West Pacific, ranging to eastern Indian Ocean. Easily identified by its orange banding and long snout. Juveniles similar to adults. Coastal and inner reefs, often silty habitats or deep off shore in current prone areas. Occurs singly or in pairs. Territorial species. Length to about 20cm.
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