Eritrean Butterflyfish
Chaetodon paucifasciatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 4–65 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of Red Sea coral and rubble, it moves in pairs or small groups down to about 65 metres, picking at coral polyps, gorgonians, algae, worms and small crustaceans. Monogamous pairs form to breed, and the fish reaches around 14 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218747.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eritrean Butterflyfish live?
- The Eritrean Butterflyfish (Chaetodon paucifasciatus) is typically found at 4–65 m.
- Is the Eritrean Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Eritrean Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eritrean Butterflyfish get?
- The Eritrean Butterflyfish grows to about 14 cm.