Chevron butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Territorial species which occur in shallow lagoon and semi-protected seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . Closely associated with tabular and staghorn Acropora corals upon which they feed on their polyps and mucus. Solitary or in pairs. Juveniles secretive among coral branches . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3 - 5; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chevron butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chevron butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m , usually ? - 10 m . Tropical; 36°N - 30°S, 30°E - 150°W East Africa to the Hawaiian and Society islands.
🌿 Ecology
their polyps and mucus
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Chevron 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 | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 114 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Chevron butterflyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Acropora Butterfly · chevron butterflyfish · Chevroned Butterflyfish · Chevroned Butterflyfish, Chevron butterflyfish · Right-angled Butterfly-fish · Rightangle Butterflyfish · rightangled butterflyfish · Triangulate Butterflyfish · V-lined Butterflyfish |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Moscht |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona coral·lí |
| 🌍CES | klipka krokvicová |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Vinkel-fanefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Sparren-Falterfisch |
| 🌍FIJ | daliga ragutu |
| 🇫🇷French | Chaetodon à chevrons · Papillon à chevrons · Poisson-papillon à chevrons |
| 🌍HEB | פרפרון שחור-זנב |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce farfalla gallonato |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yarikatagi · ヤリカタギ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Chevron koraalvlinder |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-do-coral |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Бабочка-шеврон |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez mariposa Chevrón |
| 🌍TAH | paraharaha |
| 🌍THA | ปลาผีเสื้อก้างปลา |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 三紋蝴蝶魚 · 三纹蝴蝶鱼 · 巛紋蝴蝶魚 · 川紋蝴蝶魚 · 排骨蝶 · 箭蝶 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon bifascialis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon leachii | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon striangulus | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon strigangulus | Lay & Bennett | 1839 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon tearlachi | Curtiss | 1938 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon triangularis | Rüppell | 1829 | Synonym |
| Eteira taunayi | Kaup | 1860 | Synonym |
| Megapotodon trifascialis | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Megaprotodon strigangulus | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
| Megaprotodon trifascialis | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Chevron butterflyfish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.