Atoll butterflyfish
Chaetodon mertensii
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,5 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 0-120m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
0-120m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| الفصيلة | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| الأنواع | Chaetodon mertensii |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Atoll butterflyfish get?
Atoll butterflyfish can grow up to 12.5 cm long.
Where is Atoll butterflyfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Atoll butterflyfish belong to?
Atoll butterflyfish (Chaetodon mertensii) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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