Common name: Goldengirdled coralfish

Scientific name: Coradion chrysozonus (Cuvier, 1831)
Golden girdled coralfish (Coradion chrysozonus) from Great Barrier reefOrange-Banded Coralfish Coradion chrysozonus
Orange-banded coralfish (Coradion chrysozonus), Raja Ampat, West PapuaAn Orange-banded Coralfish (Coradion chrysozonus)

General information

The Orange-lined Butterflyfish, scientifically known as Coradion chrysozonus, is a striking species that adds both color and character to a marine aquarium. This species is recognized by its silver body adorned with orange to yellow stripes that run both horizontally and vertically, intersecting near the tail. The fish also features a dark eye band which helps in camouflaging its eyes against predators.

Details

Recommended minimum tank volume
200 liter (53 gallons)
Salinity
S.G. 1.022 to 1.025
Temperature
22 to 26 °C (72 to 79 °F)
Acidity
pH 8.1 to 8.4
Average size
18 cm (7″)
Care level
Moderate to easy Prefers live rock for hiding
Diet
Omnivore Varied diet incl. mysis, brine shrimp
Social
Solo Can be territorial, best kept alone
Reefsafe
Yes
Aggression
Semi aggresive May nip at small fish/inverts
Captive bred
No
Conservation statusSource: IUCN Red List
ExtinctThreatenedLeastConcern

Taxonomy

  1. Kingdom
    Animals
    Animalia
  2. Phylum
    Chordates
    Chordata
  3. Class
    Ray-finned Fishes
    Actinopterygii
  4. Order
    Perch-like Fishes
    Perciformes
  5. Family
    Butterflyfish
    Chaetodontidae
  6. Genus
    Chelmon
    Coradion
  7. Species
    Goldengirdled coralfish
    Coradion chrysozonus (Cuvier, 1831)
  8. Synonyms
    Chaetodon chrysozonus Cuvier, 1831
    Chaetodon guttatus Gronow, 1854
    Chaetodon labiatus Cuvier, 1831

Care

Coradion chrysozonus requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial with other butterflyfish. A varied diet of meaty foods, algae, and marine flakes or pellets is essential for their health. Due to their dietary needs, they are considered moderate to care for in captivity.

Reproduction

In the wild, Orange-lined Butterflyfish form monogamous pairs during breeding. They are broadcast spawners, releasing eggs and sperm into the water column where fertilization occurs. The larvae are planktonic, drifting in the currents until they settle and metamorphose into juveniles. Breeding them in captivity is challenging and rarely achieved by hobbyists.

Habitat

This species is found in the Western Pacific, from Indonesia to the Solomon Islands, and north to Japan. They inhabit coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs, usually at depths of 3 to 30 meters. In the aquarium, they require ample space to swim and stable water conditions to thrive.