Butterflyfishes [Chaetodon]
Description
Chaetodon is the largest and most diverse genus within the family Chaetodontidae, including species widely recognized for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns. These fishes are predominantly found in coral reefs across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They have a compressed body shape, and their diet mainly consists of coral polyps, invertebrates, and algae.
Species
Raccoon Butterflyfish [Chaetodon lunula]
View DetailsThreadfin Butterflyfish [Chaetodon auriga]
View DetailsSaddleback Butterflyfish [Chaetodon ephippium]
View DetailsCopperband Butterflyfish [Chelmon rostratus]
View DetailsEightband Butterflyfish [Chaetodon octofasciatus]
View DetailsMerten's Butterflyfish [Chaetodon mertensii]
View DetailsFourspot Butterflyfish [Chaetodon quadrimaculatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Butterflyfishes
Chaetodontidae
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Statistics
- Species 7