Chelmonops truncatus

(Chelmonops truncatus)

Description

The eastern talma (Chelmonops truncates) or truncate coralfish, is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chelmonops endemic to Australia. It is an omnivore, feeding on small crustaceans, worms and filamentous algae. This species of fish is a popular aquarium fish which is harvested largely in southern Australia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Chaetodontidae
Genus:Chelmonops
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