Spotband Butterflyfish (Chaetodon punctatofasciatus)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Spotband Butterflyfish is a small, disc-shaped fish with a yellowish-white body marked by distinctive dark bands and spots. It features a characteristic dark band running through the eye and reticulated spot patterns across the body, with a black spot on the dorsal fin—features that distinguish it from closely related butterflyfish species.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely minced preparations, supplemented with quality flakes and occasional vegetable matter. Butterflyfish benefit from frequent small meals and access to live rock for natural grazing.
Difficulty and care for the Spotband Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich, parasitic infections, loss of appetite in captivity, poor acclimation stress
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East African coast through the Indian Ocean to the Philippines and westernmost Pacific, including parts of Indonesia and the Great Barrier Reef.
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