How big is the Masked Butterflyfish?

Masked Butterflyfish (Chaetodon larvatus) reaches 12–16 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Masked Butterflyfish?

Masked Butterflyfish is found between 8–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Masked Butterflyfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Masked Butterflyfish?

Found in: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Masked Butterflyfish (Chaetodon larvatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Chaetodon larvatus
Common name: Masked Butterflyfish
Category: Molluscs
Family: Chaetodontidae
Genus: Chaetodon
Size: 12–16 cm
Depth: 8–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, monogamous
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Chaetodon larvatus reaches 16 cm. Butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae) endemic to Red Sea. Creamy white with distinctive black facial mask, pale yellow band and yellow fins. White mark below eye resembles tear. Territorial stable pair. Benthic polypivore-invertebrivore. Coral reefs 8-40 m. No threats = LC. Highly recognizable by mask.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Masked Butterflyfish?: Masked Butterflyfish (Chaetodon larvatus) reaches 12–16 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Masked Butterflyfish?: Masked Butterflyfish is found between 8–40 m deep.
Is the Masked Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Masked Butterflyfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Masked Butterflyfish?: Found in: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Chaetodon

Other species in the family Chaetodontidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218716)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2385353)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia