Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Spotfin butterflyfish
Size:
On average, spotfin butterflyfish grow to 3-6 inches (7.6-15.2 cm) in length.
Diet:
These fish eat sea anemones, worms, soft corals and smaller marine invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Spotfin butterflyfish can be found near shallow coral reefs in Florida. They've also been found in the Caribbean Sea.
Details:
The spotfin butterflyfish has an oval, white body with bright yellow fins. Near the back of the dorsal fin is a large dark spot, giving the spot-fin butterflyfish its name. They have a thick black bar running from the top of their body, through their eyes and to the base of their belly.