Butterflyfish
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
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Saltwater
Overview
Butterflyfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus) is a marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 18 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–20 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 18,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 1-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
1-20m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Arten | Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Butterflyfish get?
Butterflyfish can grow up to 18.0 cm long.
Where is Butterflyfish found?
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Butterflyfish belong to?
Butterflyfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus) belongs to the family Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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