Chaetodon auriga (CHÉTODON COCHER)

Often with a black spot on the dorsal in individuals from the Arabian Sea. Individuals in the Red Sea are devoid of stain.

Chaetodon Auriga fish is a fish from the Chaetodontidae family, native to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is also known as the butterfly fish with long fins.

The Auriga chaetodon has a large and flattened disc body. Its color varies depending on its habitat and age, but it is generally gray or dark blue with white and black spots on its back and flanks. It has two dorsal fins, an anal fin and a pair of pectoral and pelvic fins. Its caudal fin is in the shape of a lyre, which gives it a unique appearance.

The Auriga chaetodon is a relatively large fish, up to a length of 30 centimeters. It has an omnivorous diet, mainly feeding on small crustaceans, molluscs and plankton. He generally lives in small groups in coral reefs, where he hides in anfracuction and crevices to protect himself from predators.

Chaetodon Auriga is a popular fish in the aquariophilia because of its beauty and its unique personality. However, it is important to keep it in an adequate environment and provide it with an appropriate diet to avoid any health problems.