Speckled butterflyfish
Chaetodon citrinellus
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Worms, coral polyps, invertebrates and algae |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 5 inches (13 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Shallow reef flats and sea-facing reefs, lagoons and over corals |
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.