Ocellate Butterflyfish
Parachaetodon Ocellatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameParachaetodon Ocellatus
Other namesEyespot Butterflyfish, False Batfish, Kite Butterflyfish, Ocellate Coralfish, Sixspine Butterflyfish, Sixspined Butterflyfish, Sixspined Coralfish
SizeUp to 18 cm (7 in)
Weight20 - 80 g (.04 - .17 lb)
FamilyButterflyfish / Chaetodontidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, inshore reefs, lagoons, bays, sandy & silty bottoms
