Teardrop Butterflyfish
Chaetodon unimaculatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the dark teardrop on its flank, this butterflyfish moves over reef flats, lagoons and seaward slopes, often in small groups. It feeds on soft and hard corals along with worms, small crustaceans and algae, with adults favouring deeper water between 20 and 60 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218753.
FAQ
- How deep does the Teardrop Butterflyfish live?
- The Teardrop Butterflyfish (Chaetodon unimaculatus) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Teardrop Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Teardrop Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Teardrop Butterflyfish get?
- The Teardrop Butterflyfish grows to about 20 cm.