Common name : Limespot butterflyfish, Yellowteardrop butterflyfish, Teardrop coralfish
Scientific name : Chaetodon unimaculatus
Family : Chaetodontidae
Native to : Indian Ocean
Interesting fact : They have fine, bristle-like teeth tofeed on small organisms.
Conservation status : Least Concern
The teardrop pufferfish is a bright yellow and white fish with a tearing eyespot on the upper part of the body. They live in small groups, growing to 20 cm in length. It feeds on soft and hard corals, polychaetes, small crustaceans and filamentous algae. They are oviparous and form pairs during breeding. Lifespan is 5-7 years.
