Black-spotted Butterflyfish
NameBlack-spotted Butterflyfish
Scientific NameChaetodon nigropunctatus
Common NamesBlack-spotted Butterflyfish, Blackspot Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish
FamilyChaetodontidae
OriginWestern Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, East Africa
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)5.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Hawkfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Large Damselfish
Description
The Black-spotted Butterflyfish is a striking marine fish with a greyish-brown body covered in numerous small black spots, giving it a speckled appearance. It features a dark band through its eye and a white-edged caudal fin. This species is known to feed on coral polyps in the wild, making it generally unsuitable for reef aquariums.
