French Butterflyfish (Prognathodes guyanensis)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellow body with vertical orange-red stripes, black vertical bands on the dorsal and anal fins, and a distinctive black band through the eye. Moderately compressed body typical of butterflyfish.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small frozen foods including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and high-quality flake foods. Supplement with occasional live copepods and offer small frozen sponge preparations. Feed 2–3 times daily in smaller portions.
Difficulty and care for the French Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic from Guyana and Venezuela to the Caribbean, primarily found on deep reef slopes and drop-offs.
Log French Butterflyfish in your reef tank
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