Chaetodon guentheri Ahl 1923

Description: Pearly white with numerous small spots, some forming vertical patterns, and yellow to orange from dorsal fin to anal fin (Ref. 48636). Snout length 2.8-4.0 in HL. Body depth 1.4-1.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 22; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 18

Inhabits seaward reefs in areas with rich coral growth (Ref. 4859).

Inhabit seaward reefs in areas with rich coral growth. Usually solitary, but also a schooling species that is often on the move, usually in areas prone to strong currents. Usually deep in Indonesia and adults are rarely found in less than 40 m depth. Mainly found in sponge zones and deep water occurrence is habitat related, not cold water as sometimes suggested. This species will travel in open water and cleans large pelagic fishes (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

aquarium: commercial