Author: Ahl, 1923
FBname: African butterflyfish
Comments: Inhabit deep offshore reefs, over rocks and coral rubble (Ref. 9710).  Usually paired, occasionally seen with <i>C. mitratus</i> (Ref. 9710).  Omnivorous.  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).