Raccoon butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Nocturnal species that is usually in pairs or small groups in shallow reef flats of lagoon and seaward reefs to depths of over 30 m. Juveniles occur among rocks of inner reef flats and in tide pools . Benthopelagic . Adults feed mainly on nudibranchs, tubeworm tentacles, and other benthic invertebrates, also on algae and coral polyps. Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Raccoon butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing . Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 170 m . Tropical; 30°N - 32°S East Africa to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands.
🌿 Ecology
nudibranchs, tubeworm tentacles, and other benthic invertebrates, also on algae and coral polyps
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Raccoon butterflyfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 39 records indexed .
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