Saint Helena Butterflyfish
Chaetodon sanctaehelenae
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Endemic to the waters around Saint Helena, this butterflyfish is common in the shallows and usually seen in pairs or large groups. Anglers call it the cunningfish for the way it nibbles bait off a hook without getting caught, and young wrasse have been seen cleaning parasites from it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273360.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saint Helena Butterflyfish live?
- The Saint Helena Butterflyfish (Chaetodon sanctaehelenae) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Saint Helena Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Saint Helena Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saint Helena Butterflyfish get?
- The Saint Helena Butterflyfish grows to about 18 cm.