Blueblotch Butterflyfish
Chaetodon plebeius
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It feeds almost entirely on the polyps of Acropora corals across lagoons and outer reefs, and will also clean parasites from other fish. This small butterflyfish forms monogamous pairs and grows to about fifteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273354.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blueblotch Butterflyfish live?
- The Blueblotch Butterflyfish (Chaetodon plebeius) is typically found at to 10 m.
- Is the Blueblotch Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blueblotch Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blueblotch Butterflyfish get?
- The Blueblotch Butterflyfish grows to about 15 cm.