Chaetodon lunula (Lacepède, 1802)

Raccoon butterflyfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Chaetodontidae
Synonyms	Pomacentrus lunula, Tetragonoptrus lunula, Chaetodon biocellatus, ... more
Common names	Racoon butterflyfish, Raccoon butterfly, Chétodon à croissant, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Heemstra, P.C. 1986. (Ref. 5372)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); max. reported age: 9 years (Ref. 72479)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 32°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands. Southeast Atlantic: East London, South Africa (Ref. 5372).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20

Nocturnal species that is usually in pairs or small groups in shallow reef flats of lagoon and seaward reefs to depths of over 30 m. Juvenile occurs among rocks of inner reef flats and in tide pools (Ref. 205). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Adult feeds mainly on nudibranchs, tubeworm tentacles, and other benthic invertebrates, also feeds on algae and coral polyps. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Forms pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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