blackburn's butterflyfish
| Scientific name | Chaetodon blackburnii |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Desjardins |
| Year of description | 1836 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Chaetodontidae |
| Genus | Chaetodon |
Introduction
The blackburn's butterflyfish is a tropical fish native to the eastern coast of Africa (Indian Ocean). It is found along the coasts of Kenya, Reunion, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Who is it?
Morphology
-
Average size10 cm
-
Maximum size13 cm
-
ShapeCircular
-
Average size10 cm
-
Maximum size13 cm
-
ShapeCircular
How to recognize the blackburn's butterflyfish ?
As an adult, the blackburn's butterflyfish is bicolored with a mostly yellow and black pattern, while juveniles are beige and black. This species has a characteristic black stripe that runs across the body at eye level.
Sexual dimorphism
Dimorphism not specified.
Behaviour & Life cycle
-
dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
-
Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
-
territorialNo
-
Way of livingdiurnal
The blackburn's butterflyfish is usually found in pairs. Like other Chaetodon species, this fish tends to swim energetically.
In general, it is an independent fish that does not pay much attention to other species. However, it may show some signs of aggression towards its own kind.
Reproduction
-
Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The blackburn's butterflyfish is an oviparous fish that spawns in open water.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
-
Temperature23 - 27 °C
-
Depth1 - 30 m
-
FlowMedium
Biotope presentation
The blackburn's butterflyfish is most commonly found at depths less than 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this fish at other depths. Like most of its relatives, it lives near coral-rich reefs, usually on outer slopes.
To go further
Species of the same family
high-fin butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
brown-and-white butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
black long-nosed butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
red sea bannerfish
Chaetodontidae
threeband pennantfish
Chaetodontidae
copperband butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
long-nose butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
hunchbacked coralfish
Chaetodontidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
The Fishipedia team and specialist contributors are committed to providing high-quality content. However, although the information comes from scientific sources or testimonials from specialists, the cards may contain inaccuracies.
Benoit Chartrer
Patrick Chartrer
Translation
Translation done with the valuable contribution of our translators, who make this information available to a wider audience. We sincerely thank them for their commitment.
Scientific partners
Species of the same family
high-fin butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
brown-and-white butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
black long-nosed butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
red sea bannerfish
Chaetodontidae
threeband pennantfish
Chaetodontidae
copperband butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
long-nose butterflyfish
Chaetodontidae
hunchbacked coralfish
Chaetodontidae
Same genus
