Chelmonops curiosus
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Chelmonops curiosus (the western talma, squareback butterflyfish or truncate coralfish) is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chelmonops endemic to Australia.[2] It is also known commonly as the truncate butterflyfish.
Description
The western talma resembles the eastern talma (Chelmonops truncatus); however, the western talma is distinguished by its longer dorsal and anal fins, and deeper body. Chelmonops curiosus grows to 26 cm in length.[1][3]
Range and habitat
Chelmonops curiosus ranges in eastern Indian Ocean and off of Australia. It is found around coral reefss at a depth range 51 – 57 m.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Australianmuseum.net.au". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^ "OzAnimals.com". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^ a b Fishbase.gr
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chelmonops curiosus.
- Myers, R. & M. Pratchett. 2010. Chelmonops curiosus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. Downloaded on 12 October 2014.
Further reading
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. (1986). Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R. H. (1986). A new species of butterflyfish, Chelmonops curiosus, from Australia's south coast. Revue Francaise d'Aquariologie. 13(3): 73-78.
- Kuiter, R. H. In: Gomon, M. F., Glover, C. J. M. & R. H. Kuiter (Eds). (1994). The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. State Print, Adelaide. Pp. 992.