Explore the Collection: Fishes
Margined Coralfish (Chelmon marginalis)
Margined Coralfish have a predominately white body, with a broad vertical yellow band towards the tail. They also have two narrow vertical orange bars near the head. The lack of several more orange bars along its body distinguishes it from other similar species.
This fish is found in the waters of northern Australia and, as the name implies, inhabits coral reefs. Margined Coralfish are relatively abundant around reefs of the Dampier Archipelago.
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Margined Coralfish can be distinguished from other closely related species, as they only possess two orange bars on their head.
Photos of Margined Coralfish Found in the Dampier Archipelago
Margined coralfish (Chelmon marginalis). Photograph: Clay Bryce, WA Museum
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