Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18.

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Acanthuriformes

Family: Chaetodontidae

Genus: Heniochus

Species: Heniochus singularius Smith & Radcliffe, 1911

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

An uncommon species (Ref. 9710) that inhabits deep lagoon and seaward reefs. Adults solitary or in small groups and prefer areas with rich coral growth and high vertical relief (Ref. 1602). Juveniles solitary and secretive on inshore reefs. Largest of the bannerfishes (Ref. 48636). Feed on coral polyps (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

Habitat

associated