Saddleback butterflyfish
Chaetodon ephippium
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Shrimp, corals, algae and worms |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | East Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Lagoons, seaward reefs and coral reefs |
Did you know?
- Bright colors and designs help butterflyfishes disappear against the many colors of the reef.
- When butterflyfishes wear stripes and spots, predators can’t quite tell what shape and size it really is.
- Most butterflyfishes have a dark stripe through their eye and an “eyespot” located towards their tail which helps confuse predators.