Brown-and-white butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit open water off the reef edge , to depths greater than 35 m . Form large schools. Feed on zooplankton and algae above the reef . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . Replaced by H. polylepsis at Christmas and Cocos-Keeling Islands .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 21. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown-and-white butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brown-and-white butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 40 m . Tropical; - 28°S East Africa and Oman to Andaman Sea and Indonesia (western Sumatra, and south-western Java).
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton and algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon zoster | Bennett | 1831 | Synonym |
| Hemitaurichtys zoster | Bennett | 1831 | Synonym |
| Tetragonoptrus zoster | Bennett | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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