Lined Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lineolatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 2–171 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Largest of the butterflyfishes, the lined butterflyfish moves across coral rich lagoon and seaward reefs, usually as a faithful pair. It grazes mainly on coral polyps and anemones, rounding out the diet with small invertebrates and a little algae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218734.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lined Butterflyfish live?
- The Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) is typically found at 2–171 m.
- Is the Lined Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lined Butterflyfish get?
- The Lined Butterflyfish grows to about 30 cm.