Chelmonops curiosus

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

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.

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]

References

  1. 1 2 "Australianmuseum.net.au". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "OzAnimals.com". Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  3. 1 2 Fishbase.gr
  • 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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