Fourspot butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Adults are found almost exclusively on exposed seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . They feed mainly on polyps of Pocillopora. Solitary or in pairs. Oviparous , monogamous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fourspot butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fourspot butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing . Monogamous mating is observed as obligate, genetic and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 43 m , usually 2 - 15 m . Tropical; 30°N - 28°S south to the Samoan and Austral Islands; Marianas and Marshalls in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
polyps of Pocillopora
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Fourspot 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 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 138 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Fourspot butterflyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Four-spot butterfly · Fourspot Butterflyfish · Neonbanded Butterflyfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona de quatre taques |
| 🌍CES | klipka čtyřskvrnná |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Firplettet fanefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Vierflecken-Falterfisch |
| 🌍FIJ | daliga ragutu |
| 🇫🇷French | Chaetodon à quatre taches · Poisson-papillon à quatre taches |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce farfalla a quattro macchie |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Shiten-chôchô-uo · Shitenchochouo · シテンチョウチョウウオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-de-quatro-manchas |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Четырёхпятнистая рыба-бабочка |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez mariposa de cuatro manchas |
| 🌍TAH | paraharaha |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 四點蝴蝶魚 · 四點蝶 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon quadromaculatus | Gray | 1831 | Synonym |
| Heterochaetodon lepidochaetodon quadrimaculatus | Gray | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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