Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish
Chaetodon baronessa
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It feeds only on the polyps of tubular Acropora coral on lagoon and seaward reefs. Pairs swim together and defend a shared territory in shallow water down to about 20 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273328.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish live?
- The Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish get?
- The Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish grows to about 16 cm.