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lined butterflyfish

Scientific name Chaetodon lineolatus
Descriptor Cuvier
Year of description 1831
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Chaetodontidae
Genus Chaetodon
Chaetodon lineolatus Chaetodon lineolatus
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Introduction

The lined butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) is a species of butterflyfish found from the Red Sea to Micronesia. It is easily recognizable by its black vertical stripes. It is also the largest species in the Chaetodon genus.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    28 cm
  • Maximum size
    30 cm
  • Longevity
    10 year
  • Shape
    Circular
  • Pattern
    vertical stripes
  • Average size
    28 cm
  • Maximum size
    30 cm
  • Longevity
    10 year
  • Shape
    Circular
  • Pattern
    vertical stripes

How to recognize the lined butterflyfish ?

The lined butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) is bicolored with a mostly bright yellow and white body. It has a black elliptical pattern at the back. Its stripes are thin and extend along the sides, with a wider black band crossing at the eye level.

Sexual dimorphism

Unknown dimorphism.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    omnivorous with carnivorous tendency
  • Sociability
    living as a couple
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

The lined butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) is often seen in pairs and naturally resides near reefs. Generally, it is an independent fish that doesn't pay much attention to other species. However, it may show some signs of aggression towards its own kind.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond en eau libre

The lined butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) is an egg-laying 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)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

Aquarium des Lagons

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    23 - 27 °C
  • Depth
    1 - 30 m
  • Flow
    Medium

Biotope presentation

The lined butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) is most commonly found at depths less than 30m, but can also be found at other depths. This species primarily feeds on polyps and anemones, occasionally ingesting small invertebrates and algae.

Species of the same biotope

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BioObs fishbase EOL

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Where to see this species?

Aquarium des Lagons

Scientific partners

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Tags

#Chaetodontidae

#Chaetodon

#barrière de corail

#lagon

#Bay of Bengal

#Great Barrier Reef

#Philippine Sea

#Sea of Japan

#Red Sea

#South East Asian Seas

#Indonesian seas

#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

#Bali

#Gili

#Réunion

#Lombok

#Maldives

#Nusa Penida

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