Arabian Butterflyfish

Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social (Ref. 52884).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 21; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 18 - 19

Found in coral rich areas of shallow coastal reefs. Feeds exclusively on coral polyps.

Found in coral rich areas of shallow coastal reefs. Occasionally in aggregations. Feed exclusively on coral polyps (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

aquarium: commercial