Eastern talma
A species of Chelmonops Scientific name : Chelmonops truncatus Genus : Chelmonops
Eastern talma, A species of Chelmonops
Botanical name: Chelmonops truncatus
Genus: Chelmonops
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Description
Description
Chelmonops truncatus has a tubular snout. Its tall pointed dorsal and anal fins have vertical rear margins. It is brown or silver in colour with five dark bands. The truncate coralfish reaches a length up to 22 cm.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Butterflyfish Genus
Chelmonops Species
Eastern talma