Butterfly Perch
Caesioperca lepidoptera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–140 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A schooling perch of rocky reefs, the butterfly perch gathers in large aggregations over deeper reef where strong tidal currents run, feeding in the lower part of the water column. It grows to about thirty centimetres and favours ground swept by steady water movement.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Caesioperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280011.
FAQ
- How deep does the Butterfly Perch live?
- The Butterfly Perch (Caesioperca lepidoptera) is typically found at 10–140 m.
- Is the Butterfly Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Butterfly Perch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Butterfly Perch get?
- The Butterfly Perch grows to about 30 cm.