Chaetodon [Chaetodon]

Description

Butterflyfish of the genus Chaetodon are among the most recognizable reef fish, often showing bold patterns and bright colors. Divers commonly spot them picking at small invertebrates and algae along coral heads, sometimes hovering in place as they inspect crevices.

Species

Threadfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon auriga

Raccoon Butterflyfish

Chaetodon lunula

Chevron Butterflyfish

Chaetodon trifascialis

Blackwedged Butterflyfish

Chaetodon falcula

Taxonomy