Hawaiian Gold-Barred Butterflyfish
Roa excelsa
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 20–291 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A Hawaiian butterflyfish that drifts over rocky bottoms well down the reef, ranging from around twenty metres to far deeper water. Pairs form to spawn, releasing eggs into the open water rather than guarding them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Roa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 321097.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Gold-Barred Butterflyfish live?
- The Hawaiian Gold-Barred Butterflyfish (Roa excelsa) is typically found at 20–291 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Gold-Barred Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Gold-Barred Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Gold-Barred Butterflyfish get?
- The Hawaiian Gold-Barred Butterflyfish grows to about 15 cm.