Author: Cuvier, 1831
FBname: Speckled butterflyfish
Comments: Common in shallow exposed reef flats, lagoons, and seaward reefs; in relatively open areas with scattered corals and occasionally at depth of 36 m (Ref. 205).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  May be solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102).  Usually in pairs.  Juveniles often in small aggregations and commonly mix with other similar sized juveniles, especially <i>C. kleinii</i>.  Feed on small worms, small benthic invertebrates, coral polyps, and filamentous algae.  Oviparous.  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.