Masked butterflyfish
Chaetodon semilarvatus
Neptune’s rating:
62- AffordabilityModerate
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessDelicate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginRed Sea And Gulf Of Aden
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityVery Rare
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Masked butterflyfish
The Masked butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus) features a primarily yellow body with a distinctive black mask across its eyes. It originates from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Characterized by its bright yellow coloration and sleek, compressed body shape, it's recognizable by its unique facial mask. While admired for its striking appearance, it is not one of the most common species in the aquarium hobby, partly due to its specific habitat requirements and dietary needs.