Zanzibar Butterflyfish
Chaetodon zanzibarensis
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of the western Indian Ocean, it haunts thickets of staghorn Acropora and feeds entirely on live coral polyps, which makes it nearly impossible to keep in an aquarium. Pairs form for spawning and the species shows little aggression toward its neighbours.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273368.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zanzibar Butterflyfish live?
- The Zanzibar Butterflyfish (Chaetodon zanzibarensis) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Zanzibar Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Zanzibar Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zanzibar Butterflyfish get?
- The Zanzibar Butterflyfish grows to about 12 cm.