Threadfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon auriga

Family: Butterflyfish Category: Omnivore Max size: 23 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Food: Coral polyps, small invertebrates, algae
Way of living: Mostly solitary or in pairs
Behavior: Known for swimming around coral reefs, often seen in pairs, and exhibits a diurnal feeding pattern.

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