Kingdom Animalia Family Chaetodontidae Scientific name Chelmonops curiosus Rank Species | Class Actinopterygii Genus Chelmonops Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes | |
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Similar Chelmonops truncatus, Lord Howe Island butterflyfish, Chelmon muelleri, Amphichaetodon, Chelmon marginalis | ||
Chelmonops curiosus (the western talma, squareback butterflyfish or truncate coralfish) is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chelmonops endemic to Australia. It is also known commonly as the truncate butterflyfish.
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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.
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.
References
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