Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Central Pacific Ocean: Hawaii and Guam.
Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits deep rocky reef areas and is often found at depths below 600 feet (180 m) and is said to feed on benthic invertebrates.
General Husbandry: Very little is known about this very deep species. Shown here for identification purpose only. Should you have more information on this species, share it with me so I may post it for others to see.
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Chaetodontidae
Genus: Prognathodes
FYI: Those in this genus are usually referred to as ‘Longnose Butterflyfish.’
Temperature Range: 74 - 79°F (23 – 26°C)
