Bluecheek butterflyfish
📖 Overview
A common species found in areas where there is rich coral growth. Often seen in pairs or small aggregations. Occasionally observed hovering in a stationary position for extended periods under ledges of Acropora plate corals . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bluecheek butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluecheek butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bluecheek butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 20 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 110 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Bluecheek butterflyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Addis Butterflyfish · Blue-cheeked Butterflyfish · Golden Butterflyfish · Redlined Butterflyfish · Yellow Butterflyfish · bluecheek butterflyfish · masked butterflyfish |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Moscht |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona emmascarat |
| 🌍CES | klipka pološkrabošková |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Blåkindet fanefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Gelber Rotmeer-Falterfisch · Masken-Falterfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Chaetodon à demi masquè · Poisson-papillon jaune de mer Rouge |
| 🌍HEB | פרפרון אפור-לחי |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce farfalla del Mar Rosso · Pesce farfalla mascherato |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Gele Koraalvlinder |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-mascarado |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Масковая рыба-бабочка |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez Mariposa Enmascarado |
| 🇸🇪Swedish | Rödahavsfjärilsfisk |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon melanopoma | Playfair | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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