Calloplesiops altivelis

Comet
Mirakelfisch
Komeetvis rifwachter
Poisson-comète
Beta marino
Pesce cometa

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
The species can be found between 3 and 50 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 20 cm
Maximum age known : 9 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.