Black Butterflyfish
Chaetodon flavirostris
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of lagoon and seaward reefs, this one drifts through coral rich and algae covered rocky areas down to about 30 metres. It is usually seen in pairs, eating algae, coral and tiny invertebrates, and it proves hard to keep in an aquarium.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273337.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Butterflyfish live?
- The Black Butterflyfish (Chaetodon flavirostris) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Black Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Black Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Butterflyfish get?
- The Black Butterflyfish grows to about 20 cm.