Chaetodon hoefleri
| Four-banded butterflyfish | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Chaetodontidae |
| Genus: | Chaetodon |
| Species: | C. hoefleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Chaetodon hoefleri Steindachner, 1881 | |
Chaetodon hoefleri, the Four-banded butterflyfish, is a species of butterflyfish native to the tropical eastern Atlantic. They are associated with rocky substrate or sandy/ muddy bottoms. Their main diet in the wild are bottom dwelling invertebrates. They are solitary or are in pairs when mating. They can grow up to 10 inches.[1]
Care
Four banded butterflyfish require a minimum of a 50-gallon tank. They should be fed benthic invertebrate, and should be fed 3-4 times a day. The tank should have a rocky environment with lots of caves and other hiding places. They have a wide temperature range of 69 - 82 °F.[2]
References
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