Lined butterflyfish, rare within the coral reef
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
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