Indian Golden-Barred Butterflyfish
Roa jayakari
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 33–280 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Indian golden barred butterflyfish ranges deeper than most of its kin, recorded down to about 280 metres. It pairs off to breed and scatters its eggs into the water, leaving them to drift as part of the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Roa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475056.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Golden-Barred Butterflyfish live?
- The Indian Golden-Barred Butterflyfish (Roa jayakari) is typically found at 33–280 m.
- Is the Indian Golden-Barred Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Golden-Barred Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Golden-Barred Butterflyfish get?
- The Indian Golden-Barred Butterflyfish grows to about 16 cm.