Vagabond Butterflyfish
Chaetodon vagabundus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 30 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Reef flats and lagoons are home turf for this butterflyfish, which swims in pairs that stay loyal for years. Each couple defends a shared feeding patch, picking at algae, coral polyps, worms and small crustaceans. It tolerates turbid water where freshwater runs off the land.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218754.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vagabond Butterflyfish live?
- The Vagabond Butterflyfish (Chaetodon vagabundus) is typically found at 0 to 30 m.
- Is the Vagabond Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Vagabond Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Vagabond Butterflyfish get?
- The Vagabond Butterflyfish grows to about 23 cm.