Copperband Butterfly
Species: Chelmon rostratus
About Copperband Butterfly
Easily identified by the yellow banding and long snout. Juveniles similar to adults (Ref. 48636). Distinguished from C. marginalis by its color pattern and number of dorsal fin rays (fewer in C. rostratus.
A common species found singly and in pairs along rocky shores and coral reefs; also in estuaries and silty inner reefs (Ref. 9710, 48636). Territorial species (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
Ref: Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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