Two-eyed Coralfish
Coradion melanopus
Max Size
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Max Depth
30 m
Other names: Twospot coralfish.
Description
The Twospot coralfish is a small size fish and can reach a maximum size of 15 cm length. It looks very similar to C. muelleri and a bit like the more well-known C. rostratus. Their base colour is white with 4 vertical bands that are brownish in the dorsal fin and more rusty brown on the body till black in the pelvic fins. The last band looks like two orange stripes with a greyish stripe in the middle. They've a black spot in the beginning of the dorsal fin and a brown or black stripe at the caudal fin base. But the easiest way to tell them apart from the other Coradion species is that they've two eye-spots. One in the back of the dorsal fin and one in the anal fin.
Distribution
The Twospot coralfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the centralIndo-Pacific region, from Indonesia to the Philippines.
Habitat
Coradion melanopus is an extremely wary fish found in sheltered lagoons or exposed outer reefs; to a depth greater than 30 m. More common along drop-offs in the vicinity of sponges . It feeds mainly as all kinds of this species on sponges.
Colors
Edible
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Coral reef
Mud and Sand
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Social Behaviour
Couple
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Two-eyed Coralfish dangerous?
Two-eyed Coralfish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Two-eyed Coralfish?
How deep does Two-eyed Coralfish live?
Two-eyed Coralfish can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.