Species FishFourspot Butterflyfish

Fourspot Butterflyfish

Chaetodon quadrimaculatus

UncommonFish
Illustration of Fourspot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon quadrimaculatus)

The Fourspot Butterflyfish is recognized by its striking yellow and black coloration and four distinctive black spots. It is often seen in pairs around coral reefs.

Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs and lagoons in the Indo-Pacific region.
Diet
Feeds primarily on coral polyps and small invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

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