Chaetodon sedentarius

Butterflyfishes

  • Reef butterflyfish
  • Riff-Schmertterlingsfisch
  • Rif koraalvlinder
  • Poisson-papillon du récif
  • Mariposa de arrecife

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 5 and 92 Meters.
  • Uncommon 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.

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.