Mitratus Butterflyfish

Mitratus Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mitratus)

The Mitratus Butterflyfish, also known as the Black and Yellow Butterflyfish or the Indian Butterflyfish, features a yellow body with a bluish tint on the dorsal fin. It is distinguished by two black diagonal stripes and a bold stripe across the eye, which is black on the top and orange on the bottom.

This butterflyfish thrives in a 120-gallon or larger aquarium with ample hiding spots and plenty of swimming space. It prefers aquariums with live rock to graze on algae and also consumes worms, bottom-dwelling invertebrates, and plankton. However, it is not considered reef safe.

In captivity, its diet can include finely chopped crustacean meat and mysis shrimp.