Saltwater
Eritrean butterflyfish
Chaetodon paucifasciatus
Chaetodontidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 14 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 73 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen.
More about the species
Description
Found over coral and rubble areas, in pairs or in small groups. Found to depths of 65 m. Feed on coral polyps, gorgonians, algae, polychaete worms and small crustaceans. Oviparous, monogamous. Form pairs during breeding. This attractive fish does well in aquarium surroundings and therefore highly prized by hobbyists.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Chaetodon chrysurus paucifasciatus
- Exornator rhombochaetodon paucifasciatus
In other languages
- Eritrea-fanefisk
- Crown butterflyfish, Red Sea chevron butterflyfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.