Raccoon Butterflyfishes [Prognathodes]
Description
Prognathodes is a genus of butterflyfishes that are less commonly seen than other genera, with species spread across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are noted for their deeper body forms and distinctive coloration patterns, which often include bold stripes and spots. These fishes are associated with deeper reef slopes and rock formations.
Species
Crescent-Masked Butterflyfish [Chaetodon lunulatus]
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 1