Acropora butterfly
Chaetodon trifascialis
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<fishfyi-fish slug="acropora-butterfly"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
Acropora butterfly (Chaetodon trifascialis) is a marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 18 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–30 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Chaetodon trifascialis is a saltwater butterflyfish reaching about 18 cm, found in tropical Indo-Pacific coral reef environments. It is a specialized corallivore that feeds almost exclusively on Acropora coral polyps, making it closely tied to healthy reef habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 18,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-30m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Arten | Chaetodon trifascialis |
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