Brownburnie
Chaetodon blackburnii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of the western Indian Ocean, it works outer reef slopes where coral growth is moderate, almost always swimming as a pair. It reaches about 13 centimetres and scatters its eggs into the water during breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218757.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brownburnie live?
- The Brownburnie (Chaetodon blackburnii) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Brownburnie dangerous to divers?
- The Brownburnie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brownburnie get?
- The Brownburnie grows to about 13 cm.