Seychelles Butterflyfish
Chaetodon madagaskariensis
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 10–120 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This butterflyfish patrols outer reef slopes in the western Indian Ocean, almost always paired with a mate. It reaches about 13 centimetres and stays close to coral, scattering its eggs into the open water during breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218731.
FAQ
- How deep does the Seychelles Butterflyfish live?
- The Seychelles Butterflyfish (Chaetodon madagaskariensis) is typically found at 10–120 m.
- Is the Seychelles Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Seychelles Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Seychelles Butterflyfish get?
- The Seychelles Butterflyfish grows to about 13 cm.