Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–170 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A black mask across its eyes gives this butterflyfish its name. It rests by day and feeds at night across shallow reef flats, nipping at nudibranchs and the tentacles of tube worms. It is usually seen in pairs or small groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218733.
FAQ
- How deep does the Raccoon Butterflyfish live?
- The Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) is typically found at 0–170 m.
- Is the Raccoon Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Raccoon Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Raccoon Butterflyfish get?
- The Raccoon Butterflyfish grows to about 20 cm.