Description
The Redfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Lunulatus), is a species of Butterflyfish found in healthy coral reefs in waters in the Indo-Pacific region. The Redfin Butterflyfish has a recognisable stripe running diagonally across the body of the fish, and can grow to a length of 12cm-15cm. The Butterflyfish is named after the red colour of its dorsal fin and its tail fin.
Habitat
The Redfin Butterflyfish typically live in healthy coral reefs in waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
Diet
The Redfin Butterflyfish diet consists of coral polyps, algae, and small invertebrates.
Appearance
The Redfin Butterflyfish has an oval body with diagonal black stripes running across its body. It has a red colour on its dorsal fin and tail fin.
Key Features
- The fish has horizontal stripes running along its body.
- The fish has an orange and grey colouration, with a red dorsal fin and tail fin, which gives the fish its name.
Threats
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concerned
Frequently Asked Questions
The Redfin Butterflyfish typically live in healthy coral reefs in waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
The Redfin Butterflyfish diet consists of coral polyps, algae, and small invertebrates.
The Redfin Butterflyfish has predators that include larger fish such as species of Grouper, Moray Eels, Octopus, and even some reef sharks. These Butterflyfish are hard to capture due to their agility.
