Brown-banded butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit deep rocky reefs, generally between 120-190 m in the tropics , in the East Indies usually found below 110 m . Found in shallow, muddy open substrates with outcrops of reef or debris in sub-tropical waters . Often in aggregations . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown-banded butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; oceanodromous ; depth range 40 - 250 m , usually ? - 110 m . Tropical south into the China Seas, Taiwan and the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Brown-banded butterflyfish.
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