Tinker's Butterflyfish [Chaetodon tinkeri]
Description
The Tinker's Butterflyfish is a tropical fish known for its elegant beauty and unique patterning. It is named after Spencer Tinker, a renowned ichthyologist. This species is predominantly black and white, with a yellow dorsal fin. Its body is compressed laterally, with a roundish profile and a small, protruding mouth that is used for picking food from crevices. The Tinker's Butterflyfish is endemic to the central Pacific Ocean, specifically around Hawaii, Johnston Island, and the Marshall Islands. It prefers deep reef habitats, typically found at depths between 27 to 150 meters. The Tinker's Butterflyfish is a solitary species, often found singly or in pairs, and feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Tinker's Butterflyfishes
Chaetodon tinkeri
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