A photo of Raccoon butterflyfish

Raccoon butterflyfish

Chaetodon lunula

Neptune’s rating:

65
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  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • Liters per Fish200 L
  • OriginIndo-pacific Region
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature22.0 - 27.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
  • VibrancyVibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Raccoon butterflyfish

The Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) is primarily yellow with a distinctive black 'raccoon' mask over its eyes and a white and black banded area near its tail. This species, hailing from the Indo-Pacific region, has a compressed body typical of butterflyfish. Characterized by its striking coloration, the Raccoon butterflyfish is a known entity in the aquarium hobby, appreciated for its vibrant appearance but it requires experienced care due to its specific dietary and environmental needs.

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