The Chaetodon collare is a very sedate mover, and its fine coloration gives it a noble appearance, making it a popular aquarium fish.
Details
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size
Max. 16 cm
color
Body essentially dark brown. Broad white band across back of head, with finer white markings on snout. Rest of face dark brown/ black. Anterior portion of caudal fin red.
This species is typically observed in pairs or in small clusters on the outer edges of coral reefs, at depths ranging from 4-15 meters. Its diet consists mainly of coral polyps.
distinctive characters
The dorsal fin has 12 spines and 25-28 rays, the anal fin has 3 spines and 20-22 rays, and the pectoral fin has 14-15 rays. The body depth is 1.4 times the standard length.