Oriental butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky reefs with algae and coral . Solitary or in groups . They feed on benthic invertebrates . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oriental butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing . Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical; 38°N - 20°N
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Golden Butterflyfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 117 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Oriental butterflyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Golden Butterflyfish · Japanese Golden-barred Butterflyfish · Modest Butterflyfish · Oriental Butterflyfish · Triple-banded Butterflyfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona oriental |
| 🌍CES | klipka východní |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Orientalsk fanefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Japanischer Halsband-Falterfisch |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce farfalla giapponese · Pesce farfalla giapponese fascia dorata · Pesce farfalla orientale |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Chochouo · Chôchô-uo · チョウチョウウオ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 나비고기 |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-oriental |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez Mariposa japonesa barrada |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 叉紋蝴蝶魚 · 叉纹蝴蝶鱼 · 條紋蝶 · 耳帶蝴蝶魚 · 金色蝶 · 黑頭蝶 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon aureus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1844 | Heterotypic |
| Chaetodon dorsiocellatus | Ahl | 1923 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon fallax | Ahl | 1923 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Oriental butterflyfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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