Blackback Butterflyfish
NameBlackback Butterflyfish
Scientific NameChaetodon melannotus
Common NamesBlackback Butterflyfish, Black-backed Butterflyfish, Melon Butterflyfish
FamilyChaetodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, New South Wales
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)7.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Clownfish, Wrasses, Damselfish (some species), Hawkfish
Description
The Blackback Butterflyfish is a beautiful marine species recognized by its light anterior body, dark posterior, and vibrant yellow caudal fin. It features a dark band through the eye and a distinctive reticulated pattern on its scales. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this species is often found in coral-rich environments.
