Bluespot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon plebeius
Max Size
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Max Depth
10 m
Description
Description
It has a brilliant yellow body with a large elongated blue patch on its upper middle sides, a black spot edged in bluish white at the caudal peduncle, a black eye band also edged in bluish white, with the dorsal, anal, pelvic and tail fins bright yellow. Juveniles lack the blue patch on the sides of the body.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Andaman Sea to Fiji, north to Japan, south to Australia. Recently reported from Tonga.
Habitat
It inhabits shallow coral rich lagoons, reef slopes and reef faces at depths between 3 to 50 feet (1 – 15 m) and feeds mainly on stony coral polyps, i.e., Acropora and Pocillopora, along with minor amounts of filamentous algae. It feeds mainly on polyps of Acropora corals in lagoons and outer reefs. Oviparous, monogamous. Form pairs during breeding. It cleans parasites from other fishes.
Where to Find
Colors
Edible
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Coral reef
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Social Behaviour
Couple
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluespot Butterflyfish dangerous?
Bluespot Butterflyfish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Bluespot Butterflyfish?
Bluespot Butterflyfish can be found in: Australia West, Pacific West, Taiwan, Vanuatu, China, Zamami Island, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan South, Australia East, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Japan, Indonesia, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Tonga and Samoa, Fiji, Thailand, Pacific Ocean.
How deep does Bluespot Butterflyfish live?
Bluespot Butterflyfish can be found at depths of up to 10 meters.