Chaetodon striatus

Butterflyfishes

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Banded butterflyfish
Gestreifter Falterfisch;Schwarzbinden-Falterfisch
Gestreepte koraalvlinder
Poisson Papillon pyjama;Poisson Papillon rayé
Mariposa rayada;Mariposa de tres bandas;Mariposa e
Pesce Farfalla a bande

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a couple
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 15 cm
The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
Diet : Coral - Sea worms - Zooplankton

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.