Fishing for Foureye butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

The foureye butterflyfish is a small, colorful marine fish known for its distinctive eye-like spots near its tail. It typically measures 3-6 inches in length and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. Inhabiting coral reefs in the western Atlantic, it feeds on coral polyps and small invertebrates. This species is noted for its agile swimming and monogamous pair bonds. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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