Singular Bannerfish (species: Heniochus singularius) in Upolu Reef (Gaia Guide)
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Heniochus singularius
Singular Bannerfish


©Bernard Dupont: Singular Bannerfish (Heniochus singularius)

©David: Singular Bannerfish (Heniochus singularius), Ocean freedom, Upolu Reef

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Chaetodontidae
Genus Heniochus
Species Heniochus singularius

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Comments

Like the lances of Medieval Knights these fish have small ritual fighting horns and they do battle against each other.

And just like them, they fight for Love OR Country (territory) & Honour.

by David Witherall

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

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References

  • Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene (1990). Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii.