Exquisite Butterflyfish
Chaetodon Austriacus
< 14 cm
Max size
1–20 m
Depth
Common
Rarity
Reefs
Indian Ocean
About
Overview
The Exquisite Butterflyfish (Chaetodon austriacus), also known as the Blacktail butterflyfish, is a striking marine species native to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. These fish are typically found in coral-rich environments, where they are often observed swimming in pairs or small groups.
Sources
- Chaetodon austriacus, Blacktail butterflyfish : fisheries, aquarium - FishBase
- Blacktail butterflyfish - Wikipedia
- Poisson-papillon côtelé de mer Rouge - DORIS - FFESSM
- Food selection of a corallivorous butterflyfish Chaetodon austriacus in the Red Sea, with particular emphasis on size and fish symbionts of corals
Distribution
Based on iNaturalist community observations