How big is the Reef butterflyfish?

Reef butterflyfish (Chaetodon sedentarius) reaches 8–15 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Reef butterflyfish?

Reef butterflyfish is found between 3–90 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Reef butterflyfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Reef butterflyfish?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Reef butterflyfish (Chaetodon sedentarius)

Key facts

Scientific name: Chaetodon sedentarius
Common name: Reef butterflyfish
Category: Fish
Family: Chaetodontidae
Genus: Chaetodon
Size: 8–15 cm
Depth: 3–90 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef
Behaviours: pair-bonding
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Chaetodon sedentarius reaches 15 cm. Small butterflyfish with a yellow-cream to white body, wide vertical black band crossing the caudal peduncle and rising onto the dorsal fin, black eye bar. More discreet and deeper than its Caribbean cousins: down to 90 m. Lives in faithful pairs on Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coral drop-offs. Feeds on invertebrates and polyps.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Reef butterflyfish?: Reef butterflyfish (Chaetodon sedentarius) reaches 8–15 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Reef butterflyfish?: Reef butterflyfish is found between 3–90 m deep.
Is the Reef butterflyfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Reef butterflyfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Reef butterflyfish?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Chaetodon

Other species in the family Chaetodontidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 234107)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2385404)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia