The Wrought iron butterflyfish (Chaetodon daedalma) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaetodontidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The wrought iron butterflyfish is a butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae) from temperate reef waters of the northwest Pacific, around southern Japan. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, dark-grey body in which each scale carries a pale edge, giving a fine, wrought-iron-like lattice pattern, with a yellow tail margin. As a reef-dweller it lives in schools on rocky reefs and picks zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Wrought iron butterflyfish?
The Wrought iron butterflyfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly black.
Where does the Wrought iron butterflyfish live?
The Wrought iron butterflyfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Wrought iron butterflyfish get?
The Wrought iron butterflyfish grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Wrought iron butterflyfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Wrought iron butterflyfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Wrought iron butterflyfish edible?
Yes, the Wrought iron butterflyfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Chaetodon
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