[Coral-List] SCTLD spread by butterfly fish.

[Steve Mussman]

Hi John,

I believe this was the paper suggesting that butterflyfish may be playing a role in spreading SCTLD.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00338-020-01986-8

I did not personally interpret its findings as clearly establishing the fact that butterflyfish are primary vectors of this disease. I do think the paper suggests that various benthic dwelling forms of marine life should be considered as possible vectors of this particular coral disease.

Regards,

Steve

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On 7/25/23, 9:27 AM, John Ware via Coral-List <coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:

Dear List,

Apparently I have been missing something. Can someone suggest

available, peer-reviewed papers demonstrating that butterfly fish are

spreading SCTLD or other coral diseases.

Thanks in advance,

John

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