Lined butterflyfish, rare within the coral reef

Poster - Lined butterflyfish, rare within the coral reef

Lined Butterflyfish are one of the largest Butterflyfish, growing up to 1 foot long. They have soft grey bodies, normally with around 16 black vertical lines. Their tail and dorsal fins are vibrant yellow and exceptionally wispy and delicate. LIned Butterflyfish are rare although not endangered, feeding amongst coral reefs or lagoons on coral polyps, small anemones, algae and invertebrates.

Lined Butterflyfish Facts
Common Name(s): Lined butterflyfish, New moon coralfish.
Scientific Name: Chaetodon lineolatus
Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Size: 30 cm
Diet: Coral polyps, small anemones, algae and invertebrates
Habitat: Coral rich reefs and lagoons
Depth: 2 - 171 metres
Distribution: Hawaii, west to Micronesia, the East Indies, across the Indian Ocean to Africa and the Red Sea.
Concervation: Least Concern 

Individually crafted, we take pride in our unique collection of underwater photography. Our high quality photo prints featuring underwater photography of sea animals are printed individually to order.