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Melba'S Butterflyfish

Amphichaetodon melbae Burgess & Caldwell 1978

Life Cycle

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Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

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Recorder: Susan M. Luna

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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 16 - 17

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Recorder: Rodolfo B. Reyes

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Biology

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Juveniles are similar to adults. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

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Importance

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fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

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