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Acropora butterfly

Acropora butterfly

Chaetodon trifascialis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Maksimum Boy
18,0 cm
Derinlik Aralığı
0-30m
Familya

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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Hakkında

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
Derinlik Aralığı 0-30m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
0-30m

Taxonomy

Takım Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Familya Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Türler Chaetodon trifascialis

Sık Sorulan Sorular

How big does Acropora butterfly get?
Acropora butterfly can grow up to 18.0 cm long.
Where is Acropora butterfly found?
Coral reefs
What family does Acropora butterfly belong to?
Acropora butterfly (Chaetodon trifascialis) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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