Indian Butterflyfish, Chaetodon mitratus Günther 1860


An Indian Butterflyfish, Chaetodon mitratus, in the Steinhardt Aquarium. Source: Ross D. Robertson / Shorefishes of the Neotropics. License: CC BY Attribution-Noncommercial-ShareAlike

Summary:
A yellow butterflyfish with a two broad black diagonal bands across the side, and an orange to black bar through the eye.
The Indian Butterflyfish occurs at Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Eastern Indian Ocean, (AUS EEZ).

Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2015, Chaetodon mitratus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 28 Mar 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4834

Quick Facts


CAAB Code:37365093

Conservation:IUCN Least Concern

Depth:22-80 m

Fishing:Aquarium fish (rare)

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:14 cm TL

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