Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ulietensis
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Twin dark saddles mark this butterflyfish, which feeds on both plant and animal matter in coral rich lagoon reefs. Young shelter in harbours and estuaries, adults pair off to breed, and it adapts well to aquarium life.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218717.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish live?
- The Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ulietensis) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish get?
- The Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish grows to about 15 cm.