Saddle Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ephippium
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This butterflyfish carries a bold black saddle high on its rear flank and prefers coral rich, clear water on lagoons and seaward reefs down to about forty metres. Adults pair off and pick at filamentous algae, small invertebrates, coral polyps and fish eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273335.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saddle Butterflyfish live?
- The Saddle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ephippium) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Saddle Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Saddle Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saddle Butterflyfish get?
- The Saddle Butterflyfish grows to about 30 cm.