| Family: |
Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 110 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Caroline Is., Palau I. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-15; Vertebrae: 24-24. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D XIII, 17-19; A III,15; head 2.48-2.49 in SL; body depth 1.71-1.76 in SL; length of pelvic-fin spine 4.18-4.46 in SL. Colour of body white with three broad dark brown bands, the first intersecting the eye (Ref. 120553). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in association with limestone outcroppings on steep slopes and the type specimens were collected in an area with broken limestone rubble (Ref. 120553). FishBase common name coined by authors. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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