Chaetodon pictus Forsskål, 1775 Horseshoe butterflyfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 15.4 cm (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Oman and Gulf of Aden. | |||
Diagnosis: | This species is similar to Chaetodon vagabundus except for the following: that the black band running up the rear of the body merges with the black dorsal fin margin and eye band, thus forming a horseshoe mark; the black tail fin bands are replaced by reddish brown bands; and the soft dorsal and anal fins of adults are more pointed (Ref. 58304). | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |