Fourspot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus
The Fourspot Butterflyfish is a reef-dwelling Indo-Pacific butterflyfish best known for the four dark spots on its body. It usually feeds on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates, and it is more of an aquarium/reef species than a sporting fish.
Titik pengenalan
- Four distinct dark spots on the body, including one near the dorsal area and one on the rear half
- Yellow to pale body with a darker eye stripe and butterflyfish-shaped compressed oval profile
- Pointed snout and continuous dorsal fin typical of Chaetodon butterflyfishes
Habitat
Shallow coral reefs, rich reef slopes, and lagoon patch reefs, usually where branching and table corals are abundant; commonly seen in warm tropical clear water.
Nota umpan
Not a target sport species. In captivity or observational settings it may take small meaty foods, coral substitutes, or finely chopped seafood; it is not typically baited by anglers.
Tingkah laku
Diurnal and pair-oriented or loosely grouped; it picks at coral surfaces and reef rock for polyps and tiny invertebrates, staying close to structure and reacting quickly to disturbance.
Berhati-hati
Reef fish handling can cause stress or injury to delicate fins; local reef collection rules or protected-area restrictions may apply. No common human-consumption issue is notable because it is not a typical food fish.
Nota memancing
This species is generally not pursued by recreational anglers and should be left on reef structure; if encountered, use light release handling and avoid nets that damage its fins and scales.