Chaetodon madagaskariensis
| Scientific name | Chaetodon madagaskariensis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Ahl |
| Year of description | 1923 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Chaetodontidae |
| Genus | Chaetodon |
Introduction
Chaetodon madagaskariensis is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Patternrayure diagonale
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Patternrayure diagonale
How to recognize Chaetodon madagaskariensis ?
Chaetodon madagaskariensis measures between 10 and 13 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, noir and blanc body. The also has noir rayure diagonale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivore and corallivore
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Chaetodon madagaskariensis is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivore and corallivore .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path. However, she may show some signs of aggression with conspecifics.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Chaetodon madagaskariensis is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
Chaetodon madagaskariensis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
copperband butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
pennant coralfish
Chaetodontidae
black long-nosed butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
red sea bannerfish
Chaetodontidae
schooling bannerfish
Chaetodontidae
long-nose butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
brushytoothed butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
threeband pennantfish
Chaetodontidae
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Where to see this species?
Scientific partners
Species of the same family
copperband butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
pennant coralfish
Chaetodontidae
black long-nosed butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
red sea bannerfish
Chaetodontidae
schooling bannerfish
Chaetodontidae
long-nose butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
brushytoothed butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
threeband pennantfish
Chaetodontidae
Same genus
