Spotband Butterflyfish
Chaetodon punctatofasciatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 45 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This butterflyfish frequents coral rich, clear waters of lagoon and seaward reefs, usually paired with a single mate for life. It feeds on filamentous algae, corals and small invertebrates, and now and then crosses with a related butterflyfish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273355.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotband Butterflyfish live?
- The Spotband Butterflyfish (Chaetodon punctatofasciatus) is typically found at 0 to 45 m.
- Is the Spotband Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotband Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotband Butterflyfish get?
- The Spotband Butterflyfish grows to about 12 cm.