Copperband Butterflyfish

Copperband Butterflyfish

Chelmon Rostratus

Copperband Butterflyfish

Did you know ?

In search of food, they perform acrobatic tricks, such as standing upright or upside down and gliding over the surface.

Chelmon Rostratus

Some species of Butterflyfish move in small schools, although many live solitary lives until they find a mate, with whom they remain for life.

Measures

20 cm. Measure

Diet

Tubeworms, small crustaceans, copepods and some microalgae.

Conservation Status

Extinct
Threatened
Low risk
LC
EX
EW
CR
EN
VU
CD
NT
LC
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Origin

Origin

Pacific and Indian Oceans.

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