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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Chaetodontoplus Cephalareticulatus

Chaetodontoplus cephalareticulatus Shen & Lim, 1975
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Chaetodontoplus Cephalareticulatus (Chaetodontoplus cephalareticulatus), first described by Shen & Lim, 1975 is a small fish in the family Pomacanthidae (order Acanthuriformes). Adults typically reach 8.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Pomacanthidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Chaetodontoplus cephalareticulatus
Authority
Shen & Lim, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.9 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetodontoplus Cephalareticulatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetodontoplus Cephalareticulatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L2.89 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Shen & Lim, 1975

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Chaetodontoplus Cephalareticulatus.

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