Four-eyed butterflyfish Profile

The Four-eyed butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus) is a colorful species primarily adorned in yellow with black vertical bands and a distinctive spot resembling an eye near the rear of its body, which helps to confuse predators. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Massachusetts, USA, and Bermuda to the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. Characterized by its deep, laterally compressed body and elongated snout, this species is moderately well-known in the aquarium hobby due to its striking appearance, but it requires specific care to thrive in captivity.