Easter Island Butterflyfish
Chaetodon litus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 15.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Found only around Easter Island and nearby, this butterflyfish lives on algae covered rocky reefs. Juveniles shelter in tide pools and pick parasites from the bodies of other fish, and adults pair off to breed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273345.
FAQ
- How deep does the Easter Island Butterflyfish live?
- The Easter Island Butterflyfish (Chaetodon litus) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Easter Island Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Easter Island Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Easter Island Butterflyfish get?
- The Easter Island Butterflyfish grows to about 15.5 cm.