Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 10 years (wild)
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Diagnostic Description
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Description: Head and body white sliver, vertical bars orange, black-edged, one across eye, two on anterior half of body, one broader posteriorly; dark brownish bar on caudal peduncle, fins yellow-orange (Ref. 90102). Easily identified by the yellow banding and long snout. Juveniles similar to adults (Ref. 48636). Snout length 1.7-2.1 in HL. Body depth 1.5-2.0 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Life Cycle
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Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social (Ref. 52884).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 30; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 19 - 21
Trophic Strategy
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A common species found singly and in pairs along rocky shores and coral reefs; also in estuaries and silty inner reefs (Ref. 9710).
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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A common species found singly and in pairs along rocky shores and coral reefs; also in estuaries and silty inner reefs (Ref. 9710, 48636). Territorial species (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Forms pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: unknown; price reliability:
分布
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分布於印度-西太平洋區，自安達曼海到琉球群島，南至澳洲。台灣發現於澎湖離島。
利用
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一般以潛水方式捕捉。為觀賞魚類，無食用經濟價值。
描述
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體高而呈卵圓形；頭部上方輪廓凹陷。吻突出而呈一管狀嘴，口開於管之先端。上下頜短鉗狀。體被大型鱗片；側線向上陡昇至背鰭第VIII-IX棘下方而下降至尾鰭基部。背鰭單一，硬棘IX，軟條30，軟條部長於硬棘部；臀鰭硬棘III，軟條19。體珍珠白色，後部較黃；體側具5條垂直色帶，前4條為鑲黑邊之橙黃色帶，最後1條為鑲白邊之黑色；頭背處自頸背至吻端另具一鑲黑邊之橙黃紋。背鰭與臀鰭後部橙黃色，中央為灰色，末緣具藍灰色線紋；背鰭軟條部具眼斑；胸鰭為灰黑色，前緣與後緣黃色；尾鰭基部橙紅色，後部淡色。
棲地
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棲息於岩岸、珊瑚礁區、河口域或淤沙的水域。單獨或成對活動。
Copperband butterflyfish
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The copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus), also known as the beaked coral fish, is found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This butterflyfish is one of the three species that make up the genus Chelmon and all have long beaks.
Description
These fish are easily identified by the yellow banding and long snout. The young fish are similar in appearance to adult fish. Butterflyfish grow up to 20 cm in length.[2] The fish appears taller than its length because of its compressed, deep-bodied form with a long dorsal and posterior fins as well as its vertical yellow stripes on a white background. The snout is long and slender, and the dark eye of the fish is less conspicuous than the dark eye-spot on the dorsal fin. The base of the tail features a dark band that runs perpendicular to the tail. Butterflyfish may be distinguished from the similar C. marginalis by their color pattern and number of dorsal fin rays.[2]
Habitat
Copperband butterflyfish are found at depths of 1−25 metres either alone or in pairs. These fish form monogamous pairs during breeding. They are usually found on coral reefs or rocky shorelines, and also in estuaries and silty inner reefs. This species is territorial and oviparous.[2]
In the aquarium
Copperband butterflyfish can grow to 8 inches (20 cm) but in a home aquarium are usually half that size. They do well at a normal reef temperature range of 75 to 84 °F (24 to 29 °C), with a tank size of at least 75 gallons and plenty of live rock to graze on. This species can be considered reef safe. It will eat many invertebrates, including parasitic forms such as tubeworms, Calliactis parasitica and common glass anemone (Aiptasia, parasitic anemone). Many aquarists introduce the Copperband Butterfly just to get rid of these pests without giving consideration to their long term needs for survival.[3] Given a choice, Aiptasia is the least favored food. The butterflyfish preys on all tube and substrate worms, clams, and mollusks. This is not a recommended fish for inexperienced aquarists, as it requires excellent tank conditions to thrive or even survive.
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Copperband butterflyfish: Brief Summary
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The copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus), also known as the beaked coral fish, is found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This butterflyfish is one of the three species that make up the genus Chelmon and all have long beaks.
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Description
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Found along rocky shores and coral reefs.
Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023).
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