The Pinstriped butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunulatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaetodontidae that grows up to 27 cm.
Description
The Pinstriped butterflyfish is a butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 27 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, disc-shaped body with a small, pointed mouth. The body bears fine orange longitudinal lines and a dark rear margin; it feeds almost exclusively on coral polyps and often pairs. As a reef-dweller it searches coral and rocky reefs for coral polyps, small invertebrates and algae; many species live in pairs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pinstriped butterflyfish?
The Pinstriped butterflyfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Pinstriped butterflyfish live?
The Pinstriped butterflyfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pinstriped butterflyfish get?
The Pinstriped butterflyfish grows to a maximum of about 27 cm.
Is the Pinstriped butterflyfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Pinstriped butterflyfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Chaetodon
More from the family Chaetodontidae
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