ANIMAL SPECIES:Dusky Butterflyfish, Chaetodon flavirostris (Gunther, 1873)
The Dusky Butterflyfish can be recognised by the yellow area on its snout, the dark band below the eye and dark body colour.
Identification
The Dusky Butterflyfish can be recognised by the yellow area on its snout, the dark band below the eye and dark body colour.
Size range
The Dusky Butterflyfish grows to 21 cm in length.Distribution
The species occurs from much of the South-western Pacific.
In Australia it is known from Queensland to southern New South Wales.
Behaviour and adaptations
Other behaviours and adaptations
Adults are usually seen in pairs, but juveniles tend to be solitary.
Classification
- Species:
- flavirostris
- Genus:
- Chaetodon
- Family:
- Chaetodontidae
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Allen, G.R., Steene, R. & M. Allen. 1998. A Guide to Angelfishes & Butterflyfishes. Odyssey Publishing/Tropical Reef Research. Pp. 250.
- 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.
- Randall, J.E., Allen, G.R. & R.C. Steene. 1997. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Crawford House Press. Pp. 557.
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A Dusky Butterflyfish at Fly Point View full size
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A Dusky Butterflyfish at Halifax Sponge Gardens View full size
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Dusky and Gunther's Butterflyfishes at Fly Point View full size
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