Golden Butterflyfish
Chaetodon aureofasciatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 5–15 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A golden butterflyfish of coastal and inner reefs whose young hide among branching corals. Adults turn up alone or in pairs, and the species sometimes crosses with a close relative on the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273326.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Butterflyfish live?
- The Golden Butterflyfish (Chaetodon aureofasciatus) is typically found at 5–15 m.
- Is the Golden Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden Butterflyfish get?
- The Golden Butterflyfish grows to about 16 cm.