Longnose Butterfly: CARIBBEAN

Latin Name

Prognathodes aculeatus

Common Name

Also known as

Caribbean Longsnout Butterflyfish, Atlantic Longnose Butterflyfish, Rosy Butterflyfish, Aculeatus Butterfly

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
This is a very rare butterfly. If you'd like to get something this year, you might check out other butterflies. If this is on your must have list, be prepared for very long wait , act immediately and SHIP ON MONDAY ONLY when available.

This distinctive and extremely rare butterfly usually does well in the home aquarium. However, they are usually slow to begin feeding. Only one individual should be kept per tank, as they are often aggressive toward one another. Although it usually takes a bold stance with other butterflies, it is passive with non-related tankmates. Very difficult to obtain.

Sizes

Aropundf 1"-2.5"

Range in Nature

Tropical Western Atlantic (rare)

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Will eat Christmas tree worms and soft coral polyps. Although it can be kept with some corals, there is a risk involved.

Related Fish

More Butterflyfish

Availability

This is a very rare butterfly. If you'd like to get something this year, you might check out other butterflies. If this is on your must have list, be prepared for very long wait , act immediately and SHIP ON MONDAY ONLY when available.

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Longnose Butterfly: CARIBBEAN

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$149.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.