
Raccoon butterflyfish Profile
Chaetodon lunula
ℹ️ Overview
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.
📊 Datasheet
View More- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Temperature22.0 - 27.0 °C
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
Neptune’s rating:
Based on 13 data points
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