Triangle Butterflyfish
Chaetodon triangulum
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: to 25 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It lives tied to staghorn Acropora coral on lagoon and seaward reefs, feeding almost entirely on the polyps. Pairs hold a territory together, while young fish hide alone among the coral branches, and its strict coral diet makes it a poor fit for aquariums.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218748.
FAQ
- How deep does the Triangle Butterflyfish live?
- The Triangle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon triangulum) is typically found at to 25 m.
- Is the Triangle Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Triangle Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Triangle Butterflyfish get?
- The Triangle Butterflyfish grows to about 16 cm.