Copperband Butterflyfish

Chelmon rostratus

Habitat & Distribution : West Pacific Ocean

Diet : Tube and substrate worms, clams, mollusks, crustaceans

Size : Up to 20 cm

Lifespan : 1 - 5 tahun

Description

The Copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) is a laterally compressed, disc-shaped fish reaching up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length, known for its long,, slender snout and four to five vertical, bright copper-orange bands bordered in black on a silvery-white body.

Behavior

Copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) are shy, intelligent, and slow-moving fish that display delicate, methodical foraging behavior.

Reproduction

Copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) are oviparous, monogamous, and sexually mature around 10–13 cm in length, spawning in pairs during early morning.

Communication & Perception

Copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) use a mix of visual, chemical, and acoustic, cues to perceive their environment and communicate, primarily acting as solitary or pair-bonded foragers in coral reef ecosystems. 

Predators

Groupers, moray eels, sharks, snappers, lionfish, and large wrasses 

Conservation Status : Least Concern