Bicolor Butterflyfish
Prognathodes dichrous
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 3–120 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish of deeper reefs and seamounts, it turns up in caves and beneath overhangs and ranges down to about 120 metres. Pairs browse the rocky bottom together for small invertebrates, and it is seldom seen by aquarists.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Prognathodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273373.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bicolor Butterflyfish live?
- The Bicolor Butterflyfish (Prognathodes dichrous) is typically found at 3–120 m.
- Is the Bicolor Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bicolor Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bicolor Butterflyfish get?
- The Bicolor Butterflyfish grows to about 16 cm.