The members of the family Chaetodontidae, popularly know as butterflyfishes, coralfishes and bannerfishes. Most species of butterflyfish live in the warm tropical seas of the Indo-Pacific (about 90%) with the remainder in the Atlantic. Only a few species are found in subtropical waters, bordering onto subtemperate zones. The butterflyfish have a highly compressed body in which the back is raised , forming an elongate-oval to near circular shape in some; a small protactible mouth with brush-like teeth in the jaws; a continuous dorsal fin with strong and sharp spines in the anterior section, followed by a large-surface soft part; an anal fin mirroring the soft part of the dorsal fin , headed by 3-5 strong spines, of which the 2nd is often greatly enlarged.
Haw Blue Stripe Butterfly
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Papillons
Haw Blue Stripe Butterfly
Chaetodon fremblii
Soins:
IntermédiaireAlimentation:
OmnivoreÉclairage:
MoyenLieu d'origine:
Pacifique centralOnly found in the Hawaiian Islands and a common species in the south-eastern region. Occurs on various reef habitats from shallow depths to over 50m, but most common in the shallows. Juveniles on reef crests, often at a few metres depth. Adults solitary, in pairs or small groups. Easily identified by its yellow body and contrasting blue stripes. Length to 13cm.
