Species FishPacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish

Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ulietensis

UncommonFish
Illustration of Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ulietensis)

The Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish is a vibrant fish with a striking pattern of black and yellow. It is known for its delicate feeding habits, often seen picking at coral.

Habitat
Found in coral reefs and rocky areas in warm waters.
Diet
Primarily feeds on coral polyps and small invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

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