Copperband Butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 25 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long, fine snout lets this butterflyfish pick small prey from cracks along rocky shores, coral reefs and silty inner reefs. It pairs off to breed, holds a territory, and reaches about twenty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chelmon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218758.
FAQ
- How deep does the Copperband Butterflyfish live?
- The Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) is typically found at 1 to 25 m.
- Is the Copperband Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Copperband Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Copperband Butterflyfish get?
- The Copperband Butterflyfish grows to about 20 cm.