Eclipse Butterflyfish, Chaetodon bennetti Cuvier 1831


Other Names: Archer Butterflyfish, Bennett's Butterflyfish, Bennett's Coralfish, Bluelashed Butterflyfish

An Eclipse Butterflyfish, Chaetodon bennetti, at Lord Howe Island, Tasman Sea. Source: Andrew J. Green / Reef Life Survey. License: CC BY Attribution

Summary:
A bright yellow butterflyfish, with a dark blue-edged bar through the eye, a large blue-edged black spot on back, and a pair of pale blue diagonal stripes across the lower side.

Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray & Audrey S. Thompson, Chaetodon bennetti in Fishes of Australia, accessed 27 May 2026, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2377

Quick Facts


CAAB Code:37365035

Danger:IUCN Data Deficient

Depth:1-30 m

Feeding:Coral polyps only

Fishing:Aquarium fish (rare/difficult)

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:20.0 cm TL

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