Butterflyfishes [Chaetodontidae]
Description
Chaetodontidae is a family of small to medium-sized, brightly colored fish found in coral reefs. Butterflyfishes have thin bodies and elongated snouts, which they use to extract invertebrates from crevices. They are monogamous and often seen in pairs, exhibiting complex social behaviors.
Genera
Bannerfishes [Heniochus]
View DetailsButterflyfishes [Chaetodon]
View DetailsCopperband Butterflyfishes [Chelmon]
View DetailsLongnose Butterflyfishes [Forcipiger]
View DetailsSaddleback Butterflyfishes [Parachaetodon]
View DetailsRaccoon Butterflyfishes [Prognathodes]
View DetailsPyramid Butterflyfishes [Hemitaurichthys]
View DetailsThreadfin Butterflyfishes [Johnrandallia]
View DetailsTinker's Butterflyfishes [Chaetodon tinkeri]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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Statistics
- Genera 9