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Chaetodon blackburnii Desjardins, 1836 Brownburnie |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to about 33°S, Madagascar, and Mauritius. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit outer reef slopes with moderate coral growth (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||