Dot-and-dash Butterflyfish
NameDot-and-dash Butterflyfish
Scientific NameChaetodon pelewensis
Common NamesDot-and-dash Butterflyfish, Pelewensis Butterflyfish
FamilyChaetodontidae
OriginWestern Pacific, Micronesia, Melanesia, Great Barrier Reef
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)5.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Larger Angelfish, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Hawkfish
Description
The Dot-and-dash Butterflyfish is a beautiful marine species recognized by its distinctive pattern of black dots on the anterior body and black dashes or stripes on the posterior, set against a yellow-gold background. Native to the Western Pacific, it is an omnivore that requires a varied diet and a mature saltwater aquarium. While generally peaceful with dissimilar tankmates, it can be semi-aggressive towards other butterflyfish and may nip at corals.
