Zanzibar butterflyfish
Chaetodon zanzibarensis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 3-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
3-40m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Famille | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Espèces | Chaetodon zanzibarensis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Zanzibar butterflyfish get?
Zanzibar butterflyfish can grow up to 12.0 cm long.
Where is Zanzibar butterflyfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Zanzibar butterflyfish belong to?
Zanzibar butterflyfish (Chaetodon zanzibarensis) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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