Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
| Red Sea Butteflyfish | |
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| Species: | C. mesoleucus
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| Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus (Yasuda & Tominaga, 1976)
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Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus, also known as the Red Sea butterflyfish is a member of the family Pomacanthidae.[1]
Habitat
This species can be found in coastal reefs with rich coral growth.[1]
Human use
This species is exported for use in aquariums, and is one of the most popular aquarium species.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Pyle R, Myers R, Rocha LA, Craig MT (2010). "Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T165884A6156968. IUCN. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
External links
- Photos of Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus on Sealife Collection
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