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Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Etymology: Heniochus: Greek, enioi, -ai, -a = sometimes, some + Greek, oche = food (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Smith & Radcliffe.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Écologie
marin récifal; profondeur 2 - 250 m (Ref. 90102), usually 15 - 40 m (Ref. 9710). Tropical; 32°N - 23°S
Pacific Ocean: Andaman Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and New Caledonia.
Taille / Poids / Âge
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm TL mâle / non sexé; (Ref. 48636)
Épines dorsales (Total) : 11 - 12; Rayons mous dorsaux (Total) : 25 - 27; Épines anales: 3; Rayons mous anaux: 17 - 18.
An uncommon species (Ref. 9710) that inhabits deep lagoon and seaward reefs. Adults solitary or in small groups and prefer areas with rich coral growth and high vertical relief (Ref. 1602). Juveniles solitary and secretive on inshore reefs. Largest of the bannerfishes (Ref. 48636). Feed on coral polyps (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturities | Reproduction | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larves
Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene, 1990. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. 506 p. (Ref. 2334)
Statut dans la liste rouge de l'IUCN (Ref. 130435)
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