Copperband Butterfly - Chelmon rostratusCopperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) The Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, is one of the most recognisable marine butterflyfish, prized for its silver white body, copper orange vertical bands, tall dorsal profile and long narrow snout. This elegant Indo Pacific species is often sought after for mature reef and fish only marine aquariums, where it may help control some pest anemones and small worms. However, it is a specialist,

It is a beautiful and unusual display fish

where it is mainly found from North Carolina

Special Requirements or Care Notes:Provide a mature

blending hues of red

which gradually change as they mature

Because juveniles can mimic dwarf angelfish

but some geographical variation

this Indo-Pacific species is best suited to peaceful mature reef or specialist aquariums where it can browse for tiny crustaceans among rockwork

Hybrid can be expected in those regions

making it an essential part of the marine ecosystem

including East Africa

as some individuals ignore pest anemones and may instead target desirable worms or other invertebrates