Peppered Butterflyfish
Chaetodon guttatissimus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The peppered butterflyfish works lagoon and seaward reefs in pairs or small groups, feeding on worms, coral polyps and algae. It reaches about twelve centimetres and pairs off to spawn, scattering eggs into the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218722.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peppered Butterflyfish live?
- The Peppered Butterflyfish (Chaetodon guttatissimus) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Peppered Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Peppered Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peppered Butterflyfish get?
- The Peppered Butterflyfish grows to about 12 cm.