Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus)

Also commonly called the Beak Coralfish is found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This butterflyfish is one of the three species in the genus Chelmon, all being known for having longer .. Read more »beaks. These fish are easily identified by the yellow banding and long snout, juveniles being similar to adults. They grow up to 20 cm in length. Found at depths of 1-25 metres either singly or in pairs, forming monogamous pairs during breeding. They are usually found on coral reefs or rocky shorelines, and also in estuaries and silty inner reefs. This species is territorial and oviparous.

Country:	Philippines
Type:	Postage stamps
Series:	Marine Biodiversity Definitives (2010-2013)
Nominal:	5 ₱
Year:	2011
Size:	25 x 20 mm
Perforation:	comb 14½
Mintage:	9,470,000