Black butterflyfish
Chaetodon flavirostris
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Algae, coral, bottom-dwelling invertebrates |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | South Pacific Ocean |
| Habitat | Rocky areas of lagoons, seaward reefs, estuarine areas |
About the Black butterflyfish
The black, or dusky, butterflyfish spends their time in the coral and algae-rich areas of the Pacific Ocean, especially in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia.