Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus, also known as the Red Sea butterflyfish is a member of the family Pomacanthidae.[1]
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| Species: | C. mesoleucus |
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| 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
- "Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
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