Oval butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Occur in monogamous pairs in coastal coral-rich areas . Juveniles hide among branches of small corals, often in lagoons . Benthopelagic . Feed solely on live corals . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oval butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Pairs form upon maturation for breeding purposes .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 60 m . Tropical; 37°N - 32°S, 95°E - 134°W widespread from Japan and Australia to the Tuamoto Islands and Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Oval butterflyfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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