Biology of ButterflyfishesMorgan S. Pratchett, Michael L. Berumen, B. G. Kapoor Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on th |
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Functional Morphology of Butterflyfishes | 19 |
Hybridisation among Butterflyfishes | 48 |
Biogeography of Butterflyfishes A Global Model for Reef Fishes? | 70 |
Diversity in Diet and Feeding Behaviour of Butterflyfishes Reliance on Reef Corals versus Reef Habitats | 107 |
Feeding Preferences and Dietary Specialisation among Obligate CoralFeeding Butterflyfishes | 140 |
Corallivory The Corals Point of View | 180 |
Social Structures and Spawning Behavior of Chaetodon Butterflyfishes | 200 |
Susceptibility of Butterflyfish to Habitat Disturbance Do chaets Ever Prosper? | 226 |
Corallivorous Butterflyfishes as Ambassadors of Coral Reefs | 246 |
Harvesting of Butterflyfishes for Aquarium and Artisanal Fisheries | 269 |
Captive Care and Breeding of Coral Reef Butterflyfishes | 292 |
Butterflyfishes as a Model Group for Reef Fish Ecology Important and Emerging Research Topics | 310 |
Colour Plate Section | 335 |
Back Cover | 353 |
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