Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula)
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Raccoon Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
284 Litres (75 US G.)
17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")
8.2 - 8.5
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Chaetodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Raccoon Butterflyfish
Additional scientific names
- Pomacentrus lunula, Tetragonoptrus lunula, Chaetodon biocellatus, Tetragonoptrus biocellatus
Origin[edit]
- Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands. Southeast Atlantic: East London, South Africa.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish is best kept in fish-only tanks, it will eat inverts and is a threat to corals. It is otherwise generally peaceful towards fish tank mates including its own species provided they are introduced at the same time.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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