Fishing for Fourspot butterflyfish

Chaetodon quadrimaculatus

The Fourspot butterflyfish is a vibrant marine species recognized by its oval body and distinctive four white spots. Typically reaching up to 6 inches in length and weighing around 0.5 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Its diet primarily consists of coral polyps and small invertebrates. Known for its agile swimming, it often forms pairs or small groups. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase