Western Talma

Chelmonops curiosus

The western talma is a species of butterflyfish in the genus ''Chelmonops'' endemic to Australia. It is also known commonly as the truncate butterflyfish.
Square-backed Butterfly Fish Chelmonops curiosus,Western Talma

Appearance

The western talma resembles the eastern talma ; however, the western talma is distinguished by its longer dorsal and anal fins, and deeper body. ''Chelmonops curiosus'' grows to 26 cm in length.
Western Talma - Chelmonops curiosus Adelaide,Australia,Bannerfish,Chelmonops curiosus,Fish,Oldwife,South Australia,Western Talma

Habitat

''Chelmonops curiosus'' ranges in eastern Indian Ocean and off of Australia. It is found around coral reefss at a depth range 51 – 57 m.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilyChaetodontidae
GenusChelmonops
SpeciesC. curiosus
Photographed in
Australia