Lord Howe Butterflyfish

Amphichaetodon Howensis
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameAmphichaetodon Howensis
Other namesBroad Barred Butterflyfish, Lord Howe Coralfish, Lord Howe Island Butterflyfish
SizeUp to 18 cm (7 in)
Weight20 - 80 g (.04 - .17 lb)
FamilyChaetodontidae-Butterflyfish / Chaetodontidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, deeper rocky reefs with coral cover
Lord Howe Butterflyfish Distribution