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.
order
Perciformes
family
Chaetodontidae
habitat and biology
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.