The Yellowstriped butterfish (Labracoglossa argenteiventris) is a saltwater fish of the family Kyphosidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The yellowstriped butterfish is a schooling sea-chub relative (Kyphosidae) from temperate reef waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a streamlined, blue-grey body with yellow longitudinal stripes and a silvery belly. As an open-water reef-dweller it swims in schools above rocky reefs and picks suspended zooplankton from the current. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellowstriped butterfish?
The Yellowstriped butterfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Yellowstriped butterfish live?
The Yellowstriped butterfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Yellowstriped butterfish get?
The Yellowstriped butterfish grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Yellowstriped butterfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowstriped butterfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Yellowstriped butterfish edible?
Yes, the Yellowstriped butterfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Labracoglossa
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