Threadfin butterflyfish

Chaetodon auriga

Family

Chaetodontidae

Max Length

23 cm

Max Weight

0.3 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater

Fishing Spots

Overview

The threadfin butterflyfish is a species of butterflyfish, which are tropical marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Chaetodontidae. It has a wide Indo-Pacific distribution.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Live Brine Shrimp
Irresistible to most butterflyfish.
Live Blackworms
Excellent for picky eaters.
Small Crustaceans
Amphipods and copepods work well.
Mysis Shrimp
Nutritious and readily accepted.
Feeder Guppies
Use very small guppies.

Artificial Lures

Berkley Gulp! Alive! MinnowSoft Plastic
Small size, great scent dispersion.
Buy
Yo-Zuri Crystal MinnowCrankbait
Slow retrieve mimics injured baitfish.
Buy
Blue Fox Vibrax SpinnerSpinner
Flash attracts attention.
Buy
Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerJig
Small jighead, slow presentation.
Buy
Kastmaster SpoonSpoon
Small size is effective.
Buy

Techniques

Use a very light line and small hook to avoid spooking these sensitive fish; they are easily scared.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Threadfin butterflyfish?+

Popular baits for Threadfin butterflyfish include Live Brine Shrimp, Live Blackworms, Small Crustaceans, Mysis Shrimp, Feeder Guppies. Tip: Use a very light line and small hook to avoid spooking these sensitive fish; they are easily scared.

How big do Threadfin butterflyfish get?+

Threadfin butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga) can reach up to 23.0000004 cm in length and 0.3184 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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