Margined Coralfish
Chelmon marginalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coralfish with a long snout and a dark margined fin, it works coastal reefs alone for most of the year. It pairs off only to breed and reaches about 18 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chelmon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278682.
FAQ
- How deep does the Margined Coralfish live?
- The Margined Coralfish (Chelmon marginalis) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Margined Coralfish dangerous to divers?
- The Margined Coralfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Margined Coralfish get?
- The Margined Coralfish grows to about 18 cm.