Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Reef butterflyfish
Size:
Reef butterflyfish can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) long.
Diet:
Reef butterflyfish eat worms, shrimp and other small marine invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, reef butterflyfish inhabit coral reef communities. They hide in crevices and holes along the reef.
Details:
Rectangular in shape, reef butterflyfish have a white belly, yellow highlighting on their dorsal side and vertical black stripes at the base of their tale and through their eyes. They have yellow fins and a yellow tail.