• Name:

    True Falcula Butterflyfish

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  • Family: Chaetodontidae
  • Species: Butterflyfish
  • Scientific Name: Chaetodon falcula
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Also Know As:

| Sickle Butterflyfish

| Australian Butterflyfish

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General info about True Falcula Butterflyfish

The True Falcula Butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula) is a species of marine fish found in the western and central Pacific Ocean, particularly in the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other areas in the region. The fish is named for its sickle-shaped body, which is white with black lines on its back, yellow on its fins, and a black spot on the top of its head. It can grow up to 20 centimeters in length and is typically found in lagoons and coral reefs.

True Falcula Butterflyfish Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, True Falcula Butterflyfish feed primarily on algae and coral polyps. In an aquarium, they can be fed a diet consisting of frozen or live brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and algae-based flake foods.

Determining Sex of True Falcula Butterflyfish

There is no known way to determine the sex of a True Falcula Butterflyfish visually.

Breeding & Spawning True Falcula Butterflyfish

Little is known about the breeding habits of True Falcula Butterflyfish in captivity, as they are difficult to breed in an aquarium setting.

Common Diseases with True Falcula Butterflyfish

True Falcula Butterflyfish can be susceptible to common marine diseases such as ich, marine velvet, and bacterial infections. They should be kept in a healthy and clean environment to prevent the spread of disease.

True Falcula Butterflyfish Origin

The True Falcula Butterflyfish is native to the western and central Pacific Ocean, particularly in the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other areas in the region.

Caution with True Falcula Butterflyfish

True Falcula Butterflyfish are generally considered reef safe, but they may nip at coral and other invertebrates. They should not be kept with aggressive or territorial fish.

Acclimating True Falcula Butterflyfish

When introducing a True Falcula Butterflyfish to an aquarium, it is important to slowly acclimate it to the new environment. This can be done by gradually adding small amounts of water from the aquarium to the bag the fish came in over a period of several hours.
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True Falcula Butterflyfish Butterflyfish Chaetodontidae Chaetodon falcula The True Falcula Butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula) is a species of marine fish found in the western and central Pacific Ocean, particularly in the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other areas in the region. The fish is named for its sickle-shaped body, which is white with black lines on its back, yellow on its fins, and a black spot on the top of its head. It can grow up to 20 centimeters in length and is typically found in lagoons and coral reefs. PalaciosAn

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