Chelmonops truncatus, truncate coralfish

Chelmonops truncatus Kner 1859

truncate coralfish

Pictured left is a juvenile Truncate Coralfish, Chelmonops truncatus. The large ocellus near the corner of the dorsal fin is absent in adults

Distribution Endemic - NSW & southern Qld
Max size 22cms
Family Chaetodontidae - butterflyfishes