Three-striped butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs . They occur in small groups. Oviparous , monogamous . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . Relatively unknown to American and European aquarists because this species has only been rarely imported.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Three-striped 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 3 - 15 m . Subtropical; 25°S - 33°S Southwest Pacific: Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Three-band Coralfish 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 | 19.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 175 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Three-striped 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 | Three-band Coralfish · Three-stripe Butterflyfish · Three-striped Butterflyfish · Threeband Butterflyfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona elegant |
| 🌍CES | klipka širopásá |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Trestribet fanefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Dreiband-Falterfisch |
| 🇮🇹Italian | pesce farfalla a tre strisce |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-de-três-listras |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez Mariposa de Tres Bandas |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Three-striped butterflyfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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