Copperband butterflyfish

 

Scientific name : Chelmon rostratus
Family : Chaetodontidae
Size : Up to 23 cm
Depth : Up to 25 m
Distribution : Indian ocean and South Pacific

 

Morphology : Compressed laterally, the body is white with 4 vertical yellow-orange stripes. It has a black spot on the back of the dorsal fin.

 

Biology : Sociable towards other fish species, it can be aggressive and territorial towards its fellow fish. It lives alone or in pairs above the reefs.

 

IUCN red list : Least concern