About Corythoichthys flavofasciatus (Rüppell, 1838)
Taxonomy and Naming
Corythoichthys flavofasciatus, first formally described by Rüppell in 1838, is a species of fish.
Size
Males of this species reach a maximum length of approximately 12 centimetres, or 4.7 inches.
Fin Structure
Individuals of this species have between 26 and 36 soft dorsal rays.
Base Coloration
Their bodies are marked with yellow and brown stripes, and their snouts are red.
Mature Male Coloration
Mature males of this species develop orange stripes and bright light blue spots.
Similar Species
Corythoichthys flavofasciatus is very similar in appearance to the related species Corythoichthys conspicillatus.
Distribution Range
This species has a broad distribution across the Indo-Pacific, ranging from the Red Sea and Eastern Africa east to the Tuamotu Archipelago and the Austral Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, and south to northern Australia.
Habitat
It inhabits tropical marine waters, and is most commonly found associated with lagoons and coral reefs.
Depth Range
It occurs at depths between the low tide line and 25 meters below the surface.
