Yellow-Dotted Butterflyfish
Chaetodon selene
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 8–50 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small butterflyfish works the rubble slopes of coastal reefs between about 8 and 50 metres, usually paired with a single mate. The two pick over the bottom together for small invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218749.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Dotted Butterflyfish live?
- The Yellow-Dotted Butterflyfish (Chaetodon selene) is typically found at 8–50 m.
- Is the Yellow-Dotted Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Dotted Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Dotted Butterflyfish get?
- The Yellow-Dotted Butterflyfish grows to about 16 cm.