Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish
Amphichaetodon howensis
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 10–150 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A butterflyfish tied to the rocky reefs and corals around Lord Howe Island, it picks at small invertebrates and pairs off to breed. It grows to about 18 centimetres and ranges from shallow water down to roughly 150 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Amphichaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279588.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish live?
- The Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish (Amphichaetodon howensis) is typically found at 10–150 m.
- Is the Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish get?
- The Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish grows to about 18 cm.