Oval Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunulatus
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 26.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It pairs for life and feeds on nothing but living coral, picking polyps from the reef in coastal coral rich areas. Juveniles shelter deep among the branches of small lagoon corals until they grow large enough to swim in the open.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398549.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oval Butterflyfish live?
- The Oval Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunulatus) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Oval Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Oval Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oval Butterflyfish get?
- The Oval Butterflyfish grows to about 26.7 cm.