Latticed butterflyfish
Chaetodon rafflesii
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Corals, worms and invertebrates |
|---|---|
| Size | Common length: 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Eastern Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Coral reefs, lagoons, reef flats and sea-facing reefs |
Did you know?
- Bright colors and designs help butterflyfish disappear against the many colors of the reef.
- When butterflyfish wear stripes and spots, predators can’t quite tell what shape and size it really is.
- Most butterflyfish have a dark stripe through their eye and an “eyespot” located towards their tail which helps confuse predators.