Chevron Butterflyfish Chaetodon trifascialis

Chevron Butterflyfish Chaetodon trifascialis

• Scientific Name: Chaetodon trifascialis
• Scientific Family: Chaetodontidae
• Geographic Collection Area: Indo-Pacific Ocean including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Fiji, Australia, and surrounding coral reef habitats
• Feeding Strategy: Corallivore that naturally feeds heavily on coral polyps, particularly branching coral species in reef environments
• Preferred Water Temperature: 75–82°F
• Aquarium Chemistry Recommendation: pH 8.1–8.4
• Carbonate Hardness Range: 8–12 dKH
• Visual Profile: Yellow body coloration develops alongside angled chevron-style body markings responsible for the common species name
• Environmental Preference: Frequently associated with coral-dense reef flats and outer reef habitats
• Reef Activity: Often moves methodically through coral structure while searching feeding opportunities
• Species Observation: Strong coral feeding specialization separates this butterflyfish from more generalized feeding butterflyfish species
• Naming Characteristic: The species name trifascialis references body band development visible throughout the fish profile