Doublesash butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit rocky and coral reefs . Found among weeds in estuaries . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; 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 Doublesash butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range ? - 120 m . Subtropical; 10°S - 36°S, 18°E - 42°E South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Doublesash 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 | 19.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 203 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Doublesash 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 | Butterfly-fish · Butterflyfish · Doubledash Butterflyfish · Marley's Butterflyfish · doublesash butterflyfish |
| 🌍AFR | Bontvis |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona de KwaZulu-Natal · Peix papallona de Natal |
| 🌍CES | klipka Marleyova |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Dobbeltbåndet Fanefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Marleys Falterfisch |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce farfalla di Marley |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-sul-africano |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez Mariposa de Marley |
| 🌍TUR | kelebek baligi |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon notophthalmus | Ahl | 1923 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Doublesash butterflyfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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