Triple-banded butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Triple-banded butterflyfish (Roa australis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaetodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 97 and 173 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17. This species has the following characters: D XI,20; A III,17; pectoral-fin rays 14; 43 tubed lateral-line scales; body depth 73.2% in SL; light brown in color with body uniformly pale, the head somewhat darker, a dark elongated spot between 2nd and 7th soft dorsal fin rays, bordered anteriorly by a pale area of similar width, and extending onto membrane between last spine and first ray .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triple-banded butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 97 - 173 m . Tropical West Pacific: off the northwest coast of Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Triple-banded butterflyfish.
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