Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus

Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus, also known as the Red Sea butterflyfish is a member of the family Pomacanthidae.[1]

Red Sea Butteflyfish
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C. mesoleucus
Binomial name
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
(Yasuda & Tominaga, 1976)

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]

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References

  1. "Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 26 October 2014.


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