Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish, Chaetodon decussatus Cuvier 1831
Other Names: Blackened Butterflyfish, Black-finned Vagabond
An Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish, Chaetodon decussatus, at Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. Source: Graham Edgar / Reef life Survey. License: CC By Attribution
Summary:
A pale greyish butterflyfish with a chevron pattern of dark narrow lines on the side, a broad black area across the rear of the body and dorsal fin, and bright pale yellow bars on the tail.
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Dianne J. Bray & Audrey S. Thompson, Chaetodon decussatus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 20 Sep 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2379
Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish, Chaetodon decussatus Cuvier 1831
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Distribution |
Ashmore Reef, Timor Sea (12°11'S), and Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island, Indian Ocean. The species occurs elsewhere in the tropical Indo-west Pacific. Inhabits areas with rich coral growth, also rubble and rocky areas, often in turbid water. |
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Feeding |
Feeds mostly on algae, benthic invertebrates and coral polyps. |
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Species Citation |
Chaetodon decussatus Cuvier, 1831, Hist. Nat. Poiss. 7: 54. Type locality: Pondicherry, India. |
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Author |
Dianne J. Bray & Audrey S. Thompson |
Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish, Chaetodon decussatus Cuvier 1831
References
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