Black-Spotted Butterflyfish
Chaetodon nigropunctatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 3–15 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, it keeps to coral reefs alone or in pairs and grazes at least partly on coral polyps. It holds a home range, pairs up to breed, and grows to about 14 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273350.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Spotted Butterflyfish live?
- The Black-Spotted Butterflyfish (Chaetodon nigropunctatus) is typically found at 3–15 m.
- Is the Black-Spotted Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Spotted Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Spotted Butterflyfish get?
- The Black-Spotted Butterflyfish grows to about 14 cm.