Pi173 Chaetodon collare (Redtail butterflyfish)

 Pi173                                            Chaetodon collare (Redtail butterflyfish)

 

Phylum            : Chordata

Class                : Teleostei

Order               : Acanthuriformes

Family             : Chaetodontidae

Genus              : Chaetodon

Species             : Chaetodon collare

 

Description:

            Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22. Occur in coral reefs in pairs or several aggregations. Juveniles in estuaries (Ref. 48636). Commonly exported to Europe and America, but quite difficult to acclimate to aquarium conditions. Feed on coral polyps. Usually found on reef edge and upper slope.

 

IUCN Status: Least concern