Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Doublesaddle butterflyfish
Size:
Doublesaddle butterflyfish can grow up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
These fish graze on algae in coral habitats, plankton and smaller marine invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
In the eastern Pacific ocean, doublesaddle butterflyfish can be found in lagoons and seaward reefs.
Details:
Doublesaddle butterflyfish are easily recognized by their white bodies marked with two bold black bars and delicate vertical lines stretching from their pectoral fins to their bright yellow tails. A black bar crosses their eyes, and a distinctive black spot marks the base of each tail.