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butterflyfish (noun): A brightly colored tropical marine fish characterized by their thin, disk-shaped bodies and elaborate markings. They are often found in coral reefs. Example: The butterflyfish gracefully swam among the coral, showcasing its vibrant colors
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- Any of a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Butterflyfish are fairly small, mostly from 12 to 22 cm (c.7-9 in) in length.
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The freshwater butterflyfish is a specialized surface hunter.
It is also called the doubledash or doublesash butterflyfish.
A copperband butterflyfish in the coral reef hall.
An anemone without its clownfish will quickly be eaten by butterflyfish.
The bank butterflyfish is uncommon throughout its range.
It is commonly known as the speckled butterflyfish or citron butterflyfish.
Butterflyfish compatibility with corals.
This is not the treatment the butterflyfish was expecting.
Pebbled butterflyfish occur near coral reefs and over rocks.
Interesting facts about butterflyfish.
Freshwater butterflyfish possibly gliding.
It also provides food for other animals such as butterflyfish.
He is a butterflyfish.
Butterflyfish could resemble like an angelfish with almost great contrast colors on the body.
Yellow teardrop butterflyfish.
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Butterflyfish are some of the most beautiful and exotic colored fish known in the sea.
Copper banded butterflyfish.
A solitary Butterflyfish is usually travelling in search of a mate.
Banded longsnout butterflyfish.
The threadfin butterflyfish is one of the most common butterflyfish species around Réunion Island.
Eastern triangular butterflyfish.
The diagonal butterflyfish is found in the northwestern Indian Ocean.
Indian vagabond butterflyfish.
Pebbled butterflyfish are distributed throughout the eastern central Pacific Ocean.
Likewise for butterflyfish.
In Hawaii two free divers explore a coral reef and some of its resident butterflyfish.
The Yellowhead butterflyfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean.
Prognathodes obliquus is a marine fish species of the butterflyfish family Chaetodontidae.
Some butterflyfish are corallivores, feeding almost exclusively on corals.
This species should not be confused with the banded longsnout butterflyfish or Chelmon rostratus.
Like other butterflyfish species, longnose butterflyfish mate for life.
English common names Madagascar butterflyfish.
Like most butterflyfish they are corallivorous, but they take it a step further.
English common names Banded butterflyfish.
When freshwater butterflyfish spawn, they produce a mass of large floating eggs at the surface.
English common names Exquisite butterflyfish.
The red-tailed butterflyfish is brown to black, with lighter scales giving it a spotted appearance.
English common names Crown butterflyfish.
The threadfin butterflyfish, Chaetodon auriga, is a species of butterflyfish family Chaetodontidae.
English common names Japanese butterflyfish.
Chaetodon auripes, the oriental butterflyfish, is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Chaetodon.
Common name Eastern triangular butterflyfish.
The millet butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris) is a species of butterflyfish in the family Chaetodontidae.
You can buy Saddleback Butterflyfish in online stores.
Not to be confused with Chaetodon trifasciatus Melon Butterflyfish.
Freshwater butterflyfish are found in the slightly acidic, standing bodies of water in West Africa.
English common names Red Sea racoon butterflyfish.
Groupings of Butterflyfish can be introduced simultaneously in the same aquarium, making a stunning display.
Not to be confused with the Hooded Butterflyfish Chaetodon larvatus.
Here, mantas circle overhead to be cleaned by goldies, cleaner wrasse and butterflyfish.
