Species Name: Chaetodon paucifasciatus

Authority: Ahl, 1923

Common Name: Redback/Red Sea Pearlscale Butterflyfish

Range: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Size: 5.5 inches - 14 cm

Natural Environment: Inhabits rubble areas on reef flats at depths between 10 - 100 feet (3 - 30 m) and covers large areas in search of food

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C) and natural diet consists of live corals, worms, gorgonians, crustaceans, and algae. Requires a variety of meaty frozen foods with numerous feedings per day, along with some algae in its diet. Provide caves and much coral rubble. Should not be kept with other Pearlscales such as C. mertensii. Can be kept in small groups of three or more.

Aquarium Suitability: Only suited for a butterflyfish 'fish-only’ aquarium