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Copperband butterflyfish

Chelmon rostratus

Copperband butterflyfish usually live alone and are territorial. During the breeding season, adult fish form pairs.

LC

Red List
Least Concern

The copperband butterflyfish spawns in open water. The eggs then float as plankton out into the open sea.

Taxonomy

Chaetodontidae, genus Chelmon (3 species)

Habitat

river mouths with sandy and silty areas, coastal and inland reefs at depths of 1 to 25 metres

Behaviour and ecology

alone or in pairs during the breeding season; they defend their territory

Diet

invertebrates, worms, glass anemones

Taxonomy

Chaetodontidae, genus Chelmon (3 species)

Habitat

river mouths with sandy and silty areas, coastal and inland reefs at depths of 1 to 25 metres

Behaviour and ecology

alone or in pairs during the breeding season; they defend their territory

Diet

invertebrates, worms, glass anemones

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Copperband butterflyfish for CHF 100.–

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Copperband butterflyfish for CHF 100.–

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