Lattice Butterflyfish
Chaetodon rafflesii
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An uncommon butterflyfish of rich coral on lagoon flats and seaward reefs, often seen in pairs. It feeds on sea anemones, polychaete worms and coral polyps, and grows to about 18 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273357.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lattice Butterflyfish live?
- The Lattice Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rafflesii) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Lattice Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lattice Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lattice Butterflyfish get?
- The Lattice Butterflyfish grows to about 18 cm.