The butterfly perch is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking coloration and elongated fins. It typically measures around 8 inches in length and weighs up to 1 pound. Inhabiting rocky reefs and kelp forests, it feeds on small invertebrates and plankton. Butterfly perch are social creatures, often forming schools for protection and foraging. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Butterfly perch
length · weight
Butterfly perch
Northern Beaches coastal waters
length · weight


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