Black Vagabond Butterflyfish Chaetodon decussatus
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Scientific Name: Chaetodon decussatus
Taxonomic Family: Chaetodontidae
The Black Vagabond Butterflyfish is known for dark cross-pattern body markings contrasted against lighter coloration. Naturally associated with tropical reef environments throughout the Indian Ocean and western Pacific region.
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Black Vagabond Butterflyfish Chaetodon decussatus
- Scientific Name: Chaetodon decussatus
- Scientific Family: Chaetodontidae
- Geographic Distribution: Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean including East Africa, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and surrounding tropical reef environments
- Feeding Preference: Omnivore that naturally consumes algae growth, coral-associated organisms, marine invertebrates, and smaller benthic food sources
- Recommended Aquarium Temperature: 75–82°F
- Aquarium Water Parameters: pH 8.1–8.4
- Carbonate Hardness Target: 8–12 dKH
- Distinctive Coloration: White body coloration highlighted by dark crosshatched patterning and contrasting black facial markings
- Habitat Association: Commonly encountered along reef slopes, lagoons, and coral-rich tropical marine systems
- Swimming Environment: Active butterflyfish species that appreciates swimming space combined with reef structure
- Growth Potential: Commonly reaches approximately 7 inches under long-term care conditions
- Naming Origin: The species name decussatus references the crossed or intersecting body pattern visible across the fish coloration profile
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