Gold Crown Butterflyfish WYSIWYG

Gold Crown Butterflyfish WYSIWYG

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chaetodon flavocoronatus

Overview
Reef Compatible: YES
Diet: Carnivor
Temperament: Docile
Origin: Mariana Islands

Chaetodon flavocoronatus, commonly known as the yellow-crowned butterflyfish, is a captivating species endemic to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Its striking appearance features a diagonal division across the body: the anterior ventral half is silvery white, while the dorsal posterior half is jet black. Adding a vibrant touch, two yellow bands adorn this butterflyfish—one across the eye and another crowning its head.

The specific epithet “flavocoronatus” aptly combines Latin words: “flavus” (for yellow) and “corona” (for crown), highlighting the prominent yellow band on its nape. This elusive species prefers deep reefs in the mesophotic zone, rarely venturing above 50 meters. Imagine encountering this brilliantly gorgeous butterflyfish in its natural habitat!