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Yellowstriped butterfish (Labracoglossa argenteiventris) — Kyphosidae

Yellowstriped butterfish

Labracoglossa argenteiventris
Family: Kyphosidae

The Yellowstriped butterfish (Labracoglossa argenteiventris) is a saltwater fish of the family Kyphosidae that grows up to 20 cm.

Length
20 cm
Water
Saltwater
Behaviour
Schooling
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: Japan, Korea (South), Ogasawara Is.
Edibility
Commonly eaten

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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. Asia: Japan, Korea (South), Ogasawara Is.

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. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

Is the Yellowstriped butterfish edible?

Yes, the Yellowstriped butterfish is commonly eaten.

More photos

Yellowstriped butterfish (Labracoglossa argenteiventris) — Kyphosidae — 2
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Yellowstriped butterfish (Labracoglossa argenteiventris) — Kyphosidae — 3
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Yellowstriped butterfish (Labracoglossa argenteiventris) — Kyphosidae — 4
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Yellowstriped butterfish (Labracoglossa argenteiventris) — Kyphosidae — 5
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All data

Identification

English name
Yellowstriped butterfish sourced
Scientific name
Labracoglossa argenteiventris
Family
Kyphosidae

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
20.0 verified
Average length (cm)
15.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Blue sourced
Pattern
Horizontal stripes sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Natural range
Asia: Japan, Korea (South), Ogasawara Is. sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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