Chaetodon paucifasciatus
Chaetodon paucifasciatus Ahl, 1923
Eritrean butterflyfish
Chaetodon paucifasciatus
photo by Field, R.


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Family:  Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 65 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found over coral and rubble areas, in pairs or in small groups to depths of 65 m (Ref. 81209). They feed on coral polyps, gorgonians, algae, polychaete worms and small crustaceans. Oviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). This attractive fish does well in aquarium surroundings and therefore highly prized by hobbyists (Ref. 4858).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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