Indian Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mitratus)
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Indian Butterflyfish
Indian Butterflyfish
Chaetodon mitratus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12-14 cm (4.7-5.5")
8.2 - 8.5
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Chaetodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Indian Butterflyfish, Mitratus Butterflyfish, Black and Yellow Butterflyfish
Additional scientific names
- Tetragonoptrus mitratus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
- This Butterflyfish is yellow with a bluish colouration on the dorsal fin. It has two black stripes that run diagonally and a bold stripe across the eye that is black above, and orange below.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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