Chelmonops truncatus
| Truncate coralfish | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae |
| Genus: | Chelmonops |
| Species: | C. truncatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chelmonops truncatus (Kner, 1859)[1] | |
Chelmonops truncatus, the truncate coralfish or eastern talma, is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chelmonops endemic to Australia.[2] It is an omnivore, feeding on small crustaceans, worms and filamentous algae.[3]
This species of fish is a popular aquarium fish which is harvested largely in southern Australia.[2]
Description
Chelmonops truncatus has a tubular snout. Its tall pointed dorsal and anal fins have vertical rear margins. It is brown or silver in colour with five dark bands. The truncate coralfish reaches a length up to 22 cm.[1][2]
Range
The truncate coralfish is found in waters from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.[2] It is found on deep coastal reefs, around headlands and deep rocky estuaries.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Australianmuseum.net.au". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 "OzAnimals.com". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- 1 2 Bray, Dianne. "Eastern Talma, Chelmonops truncatus". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
Further reading
- Care information for Truncate coralfish at the Aquarium wiki
- Edgar, G.J. (1997). Australian Marine Life; the plants and animals of temperate waters. Reed Books. Pp. 544.
- Kuiter, R. H. in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & R.H. Kuiter (Eds). 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. State Print, Adelaide. Pp. 992. (asSquareback Butterflyfish)
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
- Kuiter, R.H. (2000). Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
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