Teardrop Butterflyfish

Teardrop Butterflyfish (Chaetodon unimaculatus) Body is white with yellow over back. Has a black band covering eyes and tail. Also has a large black spot just above the centre of its body that looks like an upside down teardrop. Inhabits coral and rocky areas from coastal to outer reefs. Swim in small groups yet when breeding form pairs.

Size: Length 20cm (Maximum)

Diet: Coral, algae, small crustaceans, polychaetes