Limespot Butterflyfish

Description: Easily identified by the color pattern of yellow, white and black. Caudal fin is transparent. Juveniles are virtually identical to adults in coloration (Ref. 48636). Snout length 2.2-2.7 in HL. Body depth 1.4-1.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social (Ref. 52884).

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 23; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 18 - 20

Occurs in small groups in reef flats, clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Feeds on soft and hard corals, also on polychaetes, small crustaceans, and filamentous algae.

Occur in small groups in reef flats, clear lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 48636). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feed on soft and hard corals, also on polychaetes, small crustaceans, and filamentous algae. In Indonesia, usually seen at moderate depths, usually swimming in small groups. Adults are mainly in depth 20-60 m (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

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