Raccoon butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
Neptune’s rating:
65- 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.