Chelmonops curiosus

Chelmonops curiosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Chaetodontidae
Genus: Chelmonops
Species: C. curiosus
Binomial name
Chelmonops curiosus
Kuiter, 1986[1]

Chelmonops curiosus (the western talma, squareback butterflyfish or truncate coralfish) is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chelmonops endemic to Australia.[2] It is also known commonly as the truncate butterflyfish.

Description

The western talma resembles the eastern talma (Chelmonops truncatus); however, the western talma is distinguished by its longer dorsal and anal fins, and deeper body. Chelmonops curiosus grows to 26 cm in length.[1][3]

Range and habitat

Chelmonops curiosus ranges in eastern Indian Ocean and off of Australia. It is found around coral reefss at a depth range 51 – 57 m.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Australianmuseum.net.au". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  2. "OzAnimals.com". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  3. 1 2 Fishbase.gr

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