Chaetodon ocellatus reaches 20 cm. Disc-shaped white body with vivid-yellow fins and borders, round black spot at the top of the dorsal ringed with white (ocellus), black eye bar. Lives in faithful pairs on Caribbean and Brazilian coral reefs between 2 and 30 m. Feeds on coral polyps, anemones and small invertebrates. Combines iconic visual traits of its cousins: ocellus of capistratus, yellow of ocellatus.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Spotfin butterflyfish?
Spotfin butterflyfish (Chaetodon ocellatus) reaches 10–20 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Spotfin butterflyfish?
Spotfin butterflyfish is found between 2–30 m deep.
Is the Spotfin butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Spotfin butterflyfish?