Western Butterflyfish
Chaetodon Assarius
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameChaetodon Assarius
Other namesAssarius Butterflyfish, West Australian Butterflyfish
SizeUp to 13 cm (5 in)
WeightBetween 20 - 80g (.04 - 0.17 lb)
FamilyButterflyfish / Chaetodontidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, sandy weed flats, inshore coral and rocky reefs
