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
🥚 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
"Bluecheek 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) | 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
🔬 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 | 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 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bluecheek butterflyfish.
📚 Scientific References
13 publications cited
- Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (Editors) (2024). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. FishBase Consortium. Link ↗
- IUCN (2024). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2024-1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Link ↗
- GBIF Secretariat (2024). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. DOI ↗
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (2024). FoodData Central. USDA National Nutrient Database. United States Department of Agriculture. Link ↗
- FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department (2024). The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Link ↗
- Kaschner, K., Kesner-Reyes, K., Garilao, C., Segschneider, J., Rius-Barile, J., Rees, T., Froese, R. (2024). AquaMaps: Predicted range maps for aquatic species. AquaMaps. Link ↗
- Nelson, J.S., Grande, T.C., Wilson, M.V.H. (2016). Fishes of the World. 5th edition. John Wiley & Sons.
- Helfman, G.S., Collette, B.B., Facey, D.E., Bowen, B.W. (2009). The Diversity of Fishes: Biology, Evolution, and Ecology. 2nd edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Froese, R. (2006). Cube law, condition factor and weight-length relationships: history, meta-analysis and recommendations. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 22(4), 241-253. DOI ↗
- Halstead, B.W., Auerbach, P.S., Campbell, D. (1988). A Colour Atlas of Dangerous Marine Animals. Wolfe Medical Publications. Wolfe Medical.
- Balon, E.K. (1975). Reproductive Guilds of Fishes: A Proposal and Definition. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada, 32(6), 821-864.
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🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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