Chaetodon vagabundus Linnaeus 1758

vagabond butterflyfish

Chaetodon vagabundus, vagabond butterflyfish

Adult vagabond butterflyfish, Chaetodon vagabundus, pictured above, are usually found in pairs. Juveniles are often solitary, they differ from the adults in having a black spot on the posterior of the dorsal fin.

 

Distribution widespread tropical Indo-pacific
Depth shallow
Max size 18cms
Family Chaetodontidae - butterflyfishes