Black Back Butterfly (Chaetodon melannotus)
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Black Back Butterfly
Black Back Butterfly
Chaetodon melannotus
227 Litres (60 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Chaetodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Black Back Butterfly, Melannotus, Black-Backed Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish
Additional scientific names
- Chaetodon melanotus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Usually found solitary or in pairs in the wild.
Diet
- Carnivorous, will eat most meaty foods.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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