Spotfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ocellatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A disc shaped reef fish marked with a dark spot near the rear of the dorsal fin, found on shallow coral reefs in clear water down to about 30 metres. It pairs off to breed and develops dusky banding once night falls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159662.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotfin Butterflyfish live?
- The Spotfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ocellatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Spotfin Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotfin Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotfin Butterflyfish get?
- The Spotfin Butterflyfish grows to about 20 cm.