Fishing for Philippine butterflyfish

Chaetodon adiergastos

The Philippine butterflyfish is a vibrant marine species known for its striking color patterns and elongated snout. It primarily feeds on coral polyps and small invertebrates. Inhabiting coral reefs in the western Pacific, it typically reaches up to 8 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. This species is often observed in pairs, displaying territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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