Burgess' Butterflyfish

Burgess' Butterflyfish

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chaetodon burgessi

Overview
Reef Compatible: WITH CAUTION
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Docile
Origin: Indonesia

The Burgess Butterflyfish also refered to as the Burgess's Butterflyfish (Chaetodon burgessi), a species of butterflyfish found in the Indo-Pacific region. Here are some key features and information about this species:

1. Appearance:

   • Burgess's Butterflyfish has a distinctive appearance with a black vertical bar across its eye, a yellow body, and a black bar near the tail.
   • The posterior part of the body is often white, and the dorsal and anal fins may have yellow and black markings.

2. Habitat:

   • Burgess's Butterflyfish is found in the Indo-Pacific, including the waters around Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.
   • It inhabits coral reefs and is often seen in areas with rich coral growth.

3. Behavior:

   • Like other butterflyfish, Burgess's Butterflyfish is known for its methodical swimming and its dependence on coral reefs for both shelter and food.

4. Diet:

   • Burgess's Butterflyfish feeds on a varied diet that includes marine algae, small invertebrates, and zooplankton.

5. Aquarium Keeping:

   • Burgess's Butterflyfish may be sensitive to changes in water conditions, so stable and appropriate water parameters are crucial.

6. Size:

   • These butterflyfish can reach a size of around 6 inches (15 cm) in length.