Chaetodon marleyi Regan, 1921 Doublesash butterflyfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range - 120 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique to Lamberts Bay, South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 18-19 | |||
Biology: | Inhabit rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Found among weeds in estuaries (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |