African butterflyfish
Chaetodon dolosus
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African butterflyfish (Chaetodon dolosus) is a marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm. Its recorded depth range is 40–200 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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The African butterflyfish (Chaetodon dolosus) is a saltwater chaetodontid found in the western Indian Ocean, reaching about 15 cm. It inhabits coral and rocky reef environments and feeds primarily on coral polyps and small invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 40-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Especies | Chaetodon dolosus |
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