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Ornate butterflyfish

Distribution : Indian Ocean and tropical Pacific, including Raja Ampat.

Ornate butterflyfish remind us that a living reef provides both shelter and food. They occupy coral-rich areas between 1 and 36 metres.

Habitat of Ornate butterflyfish Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Ornate butterflyfish Depth
1-36 m
Biological group of Ornate butterflyfish Group
Ecological role of Ornate butterflyfish Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The flat pale body bears diagonal orange bands, with dark bands on the head. Documented maximum length is about 18 cm.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It inhabits coral-rich lagoons and outer reefs of the Indo-Pacific. Living coral matters more than reef shape alone.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Its diet depends on corals. Feeding on coral mucus is documented; the food link does not mean the fish removes pieces of skeleton.

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