Saddleback Butterflyfishes [Parachaetodon]

Description

Parachaetodon is a monotypic genus, containing only the Saddleback Butterflyfish. It is distinguished by a unique saddle-like marking across its back and a relatively elongated body. This species is found in the Indo-West Pacific, particularly around coral reefs and lagoons, where it feeds on a variety of small invertebrates and coral polyps.

Species
Spot Banded Butterflyfish [Chaetodon punctatofasciatus]
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Blackback Butterflyfish [Chaetodon melannotus]
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Multi-Banded Butterflyfish [Chaetodon multicinctus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Perciformes
Family Butterflyfishes
Chaetodontidae
Statistics
  • Species 3