West Australian Butterflyfish
Chaetodon assarius
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of rocky reefs and sandy weed flats off Western Australia, gathering in loose aggregations to feed on algae and zooplankton. It grows to about thirteen centimetres and pairs off to breed, and has even been found in cold deepwater upwellings around Bali.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273325.
FAQ
- How deep does the West Australian Butterflyfish live?
- The West Australian Butterflyfish (Chaetodon assarius) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the West Australian Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The West Australian Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the West Australian Butterflyfish get?
- The West Australian Butterflyfish grows to about 13 cm.