Black Heniochus (Linnaeus, 1758)
| Scientific Name | Heniochus acuminatus |
| Diet | Carnivore; Live Brine, Prepared and Frozen |
| Alt Common Name | |
| Family | Chaetodontidae |
| Origin | Indian and Pacific Oceans |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Coloration | With with Black bands and Yellow highlights |
| Disposition | Non-aggressive |
| Hardiness | Hardy Moderate |
| Compatibility | Same species with caution. Add all at once to a large aquarium. Peaceful with other fish. |
| Mature Size | 10 inches |
| Sexual Dimorphism | |
| Venomous | No |
Notes: May eat stony corals.
Butterflyfish as a family are very non-aggressive fish and make a wonderful addition to a Fish Only or Fish Only With Live Rock aquarium. Most, however, do have some corals or invertebrates that they find tasty and may pose a problem in a reef aquarium.