Hongkong Butterflyfish
Chaetodon wiebeli
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 4–25 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly marked butterflyfish of rocky and coral reefs, it moves in pairs or small groups and grazes on algae. Pairs bond and stay together through breeding, a monogamy common among its kind.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273366.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hongkong Butterflyfish live?
- The Hongkong Butterflyfish (Chaetodon wiebeli) is typically found at 4–25 m.
- Is the Hongkong Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hongkong Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hongkong Butterflyfish get?
- The Hongkong Butterflyfish grows to about 19 cm.