Western Talma
Chelmonops curiosus
The Western Talma (Chelmonops curiosus) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 51 and 57 m deep. It grows to 26 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
- Size
- 26 cmtotal length
- Depth
- 51–57 m
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
- Habitat
- Coral and rocky reefs
Depth
surface
51 m57 m
Conservation status
Classification
- FamilyChaetodontidae
- GenusChelmonops
- SpeciesChelmonops curiosus
Quick answers
- Western Talma size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 26 cm (total length).
- Western Talma: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Eastern TalmaChelmonops truncatus
Threadfin butterflyfishChaetodon auriga
Longnose butterflyfishForcipiger flavissimus
Copperband butterflyfishChelmon rostratus
Raccoon butterflyfishChaetodon lunula
Pyramid butterflyfishHemitaurichthys polylepis
Pearlscale butterflyfishChaetodon xanthurus
Dotted ButterflyfishChaetodon semeion
Redfin ButterflyfishChaetodon lunulatus
Blackback ButterflyfishChaetodon melannotus
Spotnape ButterflyfishChaetodon oxycephalus
Longfin BannerfishHeniochus acuminatus
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.