Spotband butterflyfish

📖 Overview

Adults are common in coral rich areas and clear waters of lagoon and seaward reefs. Sometimes found on outer subtidal reef flats . Juveniles secretive . Feed on filamentous algae, corals, and benthic invertebrates. Often in pairs during breeding , monogamous . Oviparous . Occasionally hybridize with C. pelewensis in the southern part of its range . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Overall color is brownish yellow with vertical rows of spots forming bands on the upper portions of the sides. A black-edged orange bar runs across the eye. The posterior edge of the caudal fin is transparent. Caudal peduncle is bright orange . Snout length 2.7-4.1 in HL. Body depth 1.6-1.8 in SL .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotband butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spotband butterflyfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing . Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 45 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S, 97°E - 150°W north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals and the northern Great Barrier Reef; throughout Micronesia.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .

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