White-Face Butterflyfish
Chaetodon mesoleucos
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden coral reefs, usually seen swimming in pairs. It grows to about 13 centimetres and scatters its eggs into the water during breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218739.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Face Butterflyfish live?
- The White-Face Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mesoleucos) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the White-Face Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The White-Face Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White-Face Butterflyfish get?
- The White-Face Butterflyfish grows to about 13 cm.