Chelmonops truncatus

The eastern talma (Chelmonops truncates) or truncate coralfish, is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chelmonops endemic to Australia.[2] It is an omnivore, feeding on small crustaceans, worms and filamentous algae.[3]

Truncate coralfish
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Chaetodontidae
Genus: Chelmonops
Species:
C. truncatus
Binomial name
Chelmonops truncatus
(Kner, 1859)[1]

This species of fish is a popular aquarium fish which is harvested largely in southern Australia.[2]

Description

Chelmonops truncatus has a tubular snout. Its tall pointed dorsal and anal fins have vertical rear margins. It is brown or silver in colour with five dark bands. The truncate coralfish reaches a length up to 22 cm.[1][2]

Range

The truncate coralfish is found in waters from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.[2] It is found on deep coastal reefs, around headlands and deep rocky estuaries.[3]

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References
  1. "Australianmuseum.net.au". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  2. "OzAnimals.com". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  3. Bray, Dianne. "Eastern Talma, Chelmonops truncatus". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 29 September 2014.

Further reading
  • Care information for Truncate coralfish at the Aquarium wiki
  • Edgar, G.J. (1997). Australian Marine Life; the plants and animals of temperate waters. Reed Books. Pp. 544.
  • 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. (asSquareback Butterflyfish)
  • Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
  • Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
  • Kuiter, R.H. (2000). Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.


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