Chaetodon ephippium Cuvier, 1831

Saddle butterflyfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Chaetodontidae
Synonyms	Chaetodon garnoti, Chaetodon mulsanti, Chaetodon principalis, ... more
Common names	Saddle-back butterflyfish, Saddled coralfish, Papillon à selle noire, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 559)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 30°S

Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka (Ref. 10361) and Cocos-Keeling Islands to the Hawaiian, Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and New South Wales, Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. Overall color is yellowish grey with a large black spot bordered below by a broad white band on the back, and wavy blue lines on the lower sides. Adults have a filament extending posteriorly from the upper part of the soft portion of the dorsal fin.

Occur in lagoons and seaward reefs to a depth of 30 m, prefer coral-rich and clear water areas (Ref. 205). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Encountered singly, in pairs or small groups (adults often in pairs; juveniles solitary and inshore). Feed on filamentous algae, small invertebrates, coral polyps, and fish eggs. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless (Ref. 4859)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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