Chelmonops curiosus

The western talma (Chelmonops curiosus), truncate coralfish or squareback butterflyfish, is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chelmonops endemic to Australia.[2] It is also known commonly as the truncate butterflyfish.

Chelmonops curiosus

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Chaetodontidae
Genus: Chelmonops
Species:
C. curiosus
Binomial name
Chelmonops curiosus
Kuiter, 1986[1]

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]

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References
  1. "Australianmuseum.net.au". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  2. "OzAnimals.com". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  3. "Fishbase.gr". Archived from the original on 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
  • 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.


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