Threebanded Butterflyfish
Chaetodon humeralis
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 25.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bright butterflyfish that patrols rocky inshore areas in pairs or small groups, it grazes algae and picks at benthic invertebrates down to about 50 metres. It sometimes mixes into schools with spadefish and pairs off when breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273343.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threebanded Butterflyfish live?
- The Threebanded Butterflyfish (Chaetodon humeralis) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Threebanded Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Threebanded Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threebanded Butterflyfish get?
- The Threebanded Butterflyfish grows to about 25.4 cm.