Butterflyfish

The Butterflyfish lives in the reef-associated, oceanodromous, brackish, marine, depth range 1 - 140 m environment.

The raccoon butterflyfish, Chaetodon lunula, is sometimes placed in the genus Rabdophorus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Superclass: Osteichthyes More

One of these, the Bank Butterflyfish, is a deep water species rarely seen. The other five are prominent and conspicuous members of reef communities. More

Butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) are medium-sized oval fish which seem to dart everywhere on the coral reef, their bright bodies looking busy and beautiful. Mostly yellow, black and white with various bars and stripes, these fish easily catch the eye of the snorkeler. More

Butterflyfish, with their amazing array of colors and patterns, are among the most common sites on reefs throughout the world. Although some species are dull-colored, most wear intricate patterns with striking backgrounds of blue, red, orange, or yellow. More

The butterflyfish are a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Found mostly on the reefs of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, there are approximately 120 species in 10 genera. More

Butterflyfish are some of the most loved fishes in the hobby and, for the most part, rightfully so. More

Family: Chaetodontidae Sunset Butterflyfish, Chaetodon pelewensis Sunset Butterflyfish Photo © Animal-World Butterflyfish, together with the angelfish, are probably the most strikingly beautiful of saltwater fish. More

Picture of a Bennett's Butterflyfish, Chaetodon bennetti * Puzzles * Postcards Chaetodon bennetti Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy Greg RothschildBe the first to add a comment! The pretty and colorful Bennett's Butterflyfish is More

The Melon Butterflyfish, Chaetodon trifasciatus, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It is found in the Indian Ocean from East Africa to Western Java. This is one species of a closely related group which includes the Black-tailed Butterflyfish (C. More

butterflyfish enthusiast can discuss the species. As this site develops, it will become an informational site dedicated to butterflyfish. Copyright 2005-2006, ButterflyFish.com ButterflyFish. More

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Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, is often found living… Email Me$24.99 Black & White Heniochus Butterfly Black & White Heniochus ButterflyBlack & White Heniochus Butterflyfish, Heniochus acuminatus... Buy Now$28. More

Home » Plants & Animals » Saltwater Fish » A Butterflyfish for the Aquarium A Butterflyfish for the Aquarium = The Best Butterflyfishes to Choose for a Saltwater Aquarium - © Ret Talbot More

Record numbers of Butterflyfish seen in “ bundles of sticks” * If unsure about a particular fish, draw sketches of distinguishing features of the fish on your slate and your field guide will More

Butterflyfish include some of the most beautiful of all saltwater aquarium fish. Graceful swimmers with striking coloration and shapes, they are among the most popular fish to keep. More

Butterflyfish can escape from aggression or attack. Most Butterflyfish use their sharp dorsal or top fin to defend themselves, but are relatively peaceful toward other tank inhabitants. More

Butterflyfish have been used to help rid reef aquariums of glass anemone, also called aiptasia. Butterflyfish have an oval shaped body that is very thin laterally. More

Banded Butterflyfish, Chaetodon striatus Chaetodon striatus Banded Butterflyfish = Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Chaetodontidae Genus: Chaetodon More

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Double Saddled Butterflyfish, FijiThe Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count will be held around Fiji during October 2009. You can do a single count during that week, or take place as many times as you like during that week, so that you cover different reefs. More

Butterflyfish Family Chaetodontidae Identification = By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com Filed In: 1. Fish Information & Pictures 2. > Butterflyfishes "A good hardy aquarium species. More

Picture of a Sunset Butterflyfish or Dot-and-Dash Butterflyfish, Chaetodon pelewensis * Puzzles * Postcards Chaetodon pelewensis Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy David BroughLatest Reader Comment - See MoreWe got the fish yesterday and he immediately started eating the More

The Eight-banded Butterflyfish or eightband butterflyfish (Chaetodon octofasciatus), is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). More

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Carolus Linnaeus first described the banded butterflyfish as Chaetodon striatus in 1758. The name "Chaetodontidae" means "bristle-tooth," while "striatus" refers to the thick black vertical stripes—two on the side and a third extending from the dorsal fin to the caudal peduncle—stretching down its silvery body. More

The Black-backed Butterflyfish or blackback butterflyfish Chaetodon melannotus, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It ranges from the Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, to southern Japan and throughout Micronesia. This fish grows up to 18 cm (c. More

Common names

Butterflyfish in English
Convict fish in English
Eastern stripey in English
footballer in English
Gulstribet rorfisk in Danish (dansk)
Kagokaki-dai in Japanese (日本語)
Kagokakidai in Japanese (日本語)
Pǒm-dom in Korean (한국어)
Stripey in English
Western stripey in English
Xì cì yú in Mandarin Chinese
斑馬 in Mandarin Chinese
斑马 in Mandarin Chinese
条纹蝶 in Mandarin Chinese
柴魚 in Mandarin Chinese
柴鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
條紋蝶 in Mandarin Chinese
細刺魚 in Mandarin Chinese
细刺鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
범돔 in Korean (한국어)

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