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red sea raccoon butterflyfish

Scientific name Chaetodon fasciatus
Descriptor Forsskål
Year of description 1775
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Chaetodontidae
Genus Chaetodon
Chaetodon fasciatus Chaetodon fasciatus
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Introduction

The Chaetodon fasciatus, more commonly known as the red sea raccoon butterflyfish, is a fish found in the Red Sea. It may also be present in the Gulf of Aden.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    20 cm
  • Maximum size
    22 cm
  • Shape
    Circular
  • Pattern
    diagonal stripes
  • Average size
    20 cm
  • Maximum size
    22 cm
  • Shape
    Circular
  • Pattern
    diagonal stripes

How to recognize the red sea raccoon butterflyfish ?

As an adult, the red sea raccoon butterflyfish is two-toned with a predominantly yellow and brown pattern. It has a black band near the eye, adjacent to a white spot, and a black spot on its rear.

This species is also covered in fine diagonal brown stripes.

Sexual dimorphism

Dimorphism not specified.

Behaviour & Life cycle

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

The red sea raccoon butterflyfish is a fish that lives in pairs or alone and naturally resides near coral reefs. It has a rather lively temperament.

Generally, it is an independent fish that pays little attention to other species. However, it may show some signs of aggressiveness towards its own kind.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond en eau libre

The red sea raccoon butterflyfish is an oviparous 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?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    23 - 27 °C
  • Depth
    2 - 25 m
  • Flow
    Medium

Biotope presentation

The red sea raccoon butterflyfish is most commonly found at depths of less than 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this fish at other depths. It is found on coral-covered plateaus.

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Tags

#Chaetodontidae

#Chaetodon

#barrière de corail

#Red Sea

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