Chaetodon ulietensis Cuvier 1831

Description: Easily recognized on color and distinguished from sibling by white color between the black saddles (Ref. 48636). Snout length 2.2-2.5 in HL. Body depth 1.5-1.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social (Ref. 52884).

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 25; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Analsoft rays: 19 - 21

Occurs in coral-rich areas of lagoon reefs and less commonly in seaward reefs. Usually solitary, in pairs or in small groups. Feeds on plant and animal material. Can be easily maintained in tanks.

Occur in coral-rich areas of lagoon reefs and less commonly in seaward reefs. Juveniles in harbors and estuaries (Ref. 48636). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Usually solitary, in pairs or in small groups. Feed on plant and animal material. Oviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). Can be easily maintained in tanks.

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