Blackfin Coralfish
Chelmon muelleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 20.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long snout tipped with a small mouth lets this coralfish pick tiny invertebrates from crevices in mud and algae. It lives in estuaries and coastal reefs, usually in pairs, and forms a bond during breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chelmon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278683.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackfin Coralfish live?
- The Blackfin Coralfish (Chelmon muelleri) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Blackfin Coralfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackfin Coralfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackfin Coralfish get?
- The Blackfin Coralfish grows to about 20.5 cm.