Narrow-Barred Butterflyfish
Amphichaetodon melbae
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 10–13 m
- Max size: 14.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A boldly barred butterflyfish of cool reefs, known only from a narrow depth band around 10 to 13 metres. The young look much like the adults, and pairs form to breed. So little is recorded of its biology that it is listed as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Amphichaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279589.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrow-Barred Butterflyfish live?
- The Narrow-Barred Butterflyfish (Amphichaetodon melbae) is typically found at 10–13 m.
- Is the Narrow-Barred Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Narrow-Barred Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Narrow-Barred Butterflyfish get?
- The Narrow-Barred Butterflyfish grows to about 14.5 cm.