Author: Cuvier, 1831
FBname: Atoll butterflyfish
Comments: Inhabit deep lagoons and seaward reefs.  Occur singly or in pairs.  Feed on algae and small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 1602).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).  May hybridize with <i>C. xanthurus</i>.  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.