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African butterflyfish

African butterflyfish

Chaetodon dolosus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Chiều dài tối đa
15,0 cm
Phạm vi độ sâu
40-200m

Giới thiệu

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
Phạm vi độ sâu 40-200m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
40-200m
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Taxonomy

Bộ Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Họ Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Loài Chaetodon dolosus

Câu hỏi thường gặp

How big does African butterflyfish get?
African butterflyfish can grow up to 15.0 cm long.
Where is African butterflyfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does African butterflyfish belong to?
African butterflyfish (Chaetodon dolosus) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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