Asian Butterflyfish
Chaetodon argentatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silver and black butterflyfish of rocky areas and coral reefs, this species is usually seen in pairs or small groups. It forms pairs to breed and scatters floating eggs into the water. It grows to about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273324.
FAQ
- How deep does the Asian Butterflyfish live?
- The Asian Butterflyfish (Chaetodon argentatus) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Asian Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Asian Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Asian Butterflyfish get?
- The Asian Butterflyfish grows to about 20 cm.