Red Sea Eritrean Butterflyfish (Chaetodon paucifasciatus)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, laterally compressed butterflyfish with predominantly yellow coloration on the head and body, marked by distinctive orange-red vertical bands. Black eye-stripe and dark markings on the dorsal and anal fins.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine flakes, pellets, mysis shrimp, and enriched preparations containing both meaty and vegetable matter. Target-feed to ensure adequate nutrition in reef settings with competing inhabitants.
Difficulty and care for the Red Sea Eritrean Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Red Sea, including waters off Eritrea and surrounding regions.
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