Mirror butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Adults are found in coastal reef slopes rich with hydroids and anemones. Small juveniles secretive in coral thickets . Usually solitary and relatively uncommon. Feed on coral polyps and invertebrates . Oviparous , monogamous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mirror 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 3 - 30 m . Tropical; 36°N - 32°S, 47°E - 173°W south to the Great Barrier Reef and Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
coral polyps and invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon ocellifer | Franz | 1910 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon spilopleura | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
| Nalbantius speculum | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mirror butterflyfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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