Asian Butterflyfish

Description: Body white, side pattern network of intersecting diagonal lines, dorsal vertical stripes 3 broad black on posterior of head, and on middle and rear of body, the third one extending from dorsal fin reaching the ventral contour and to anal fin. Snout length 2.7-3.0 in HL. Body depth 1.7-1.9 in SL (Ref. 90102).

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

Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 22; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 15 - 16

Inhabit rocky areas and coral reefs. Often in pairs or groups (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: unknown; price reliability: