Fishing for Copperband butterflyfish

Chelmon rostratus

The Copperband butterflyfish is a striking marine fish known for its elongated snout and vertical orange bands on a white body. It typically grows up to 8 inches and weighs around 1 pound. Inhabiting coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, it feeds on small invertebrates. This species is solitary or found in pairs, displaying cautious and deliberate behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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