Tahiti Butterflyfish
Chaetodon trichrous
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 25 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Found only around the reefs of Tahiti and nearby islands, this butterflyfish drifts through lagoon shallows alone or in a pair. Pairs form during breeding, and the eggs are scattered to float away with the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273364.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tahiti Butterflyfish live?
- The Tahiti Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trichrous) is typically found at 0 to 25 m.
- Is the Tahiti Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Tahiti Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tahiti Butterflyfish get?
- The Tahiti Butterflyfish grows to about 12 cm.