Diagonal Butterflyfish
Chaetodon fasciatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of coral rich reef flats, it moves alone or in faithful pairs and feeds almost entirely on coral polyps. Monogamous, a pair stays together and patrols the same patch of reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218737.
FAQ
- How deep does the Diagonal Butterflyfish live?
- The Diagonal Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fasciatus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Diagonal Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Diagonal Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Diagonal Butterflyfish get?
- The Diagonal Butterflyfish grows to about 22 cm.