Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Raccoon butterflyfish
Size:
Raccoon butterflyfish can grow up to around 8 inches (20 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Raccoon butterflyfish eat benthic macroalgae, marine worms, hard corals and invertebrates like clams and mussels.
Range & Habitat:
These island fish are found in the tropical eastern Pacific region, inhabiting coral reefs and rocky areas.
Details:
Raccoon butterflyfish have flat, round bodies. They’re bright yellow with black coloring over their eyes, and just behind their gills. They also have a large black dot at the base of their tail, used to confuse predators.