Redfin Butterflyfish

Scientific Name: Chaetodon lunulatus
Species: Butterflyfishes (Chaetodontidae)
Other names: Coralfishes, Pinstriped Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Melon Butterflyfish, Rainbow Butterflyfish, Lineated Butterflyfish, Oval Butterflyfish.

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Description

Also known as Coralfishes, Pinstriped Butterflyfish, Melon Butterflyfish, Rainbow Butterflyfish, Lineated Butterflyfish and Oval Butterflyfish.

Found in pairs or small groups, in lagoons and semi-protected seaward reefs with rich coral growth.
They feed on coral polyps, tentacles of featherdusters and Christmas-tree worms.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 2-20m
Widespread Pacific

Butterflyfish and angelfish are members of the bristletooth family (Chaetodontidae) they have very fine hairlike teeth that enable them to pick out small organisms inaccessible to most other fish for eating.
Butterflyfishes thrive on a diet of coral polyps, tentacles of featherdusters and Christmas-tree worms. As these food sources all zap back into their shells the butterflyfishes need to be able to hover motionless while picking at the coral and to dart swiftly over short distances to get the worm before it retracts. They do this by using their Pectoral fins as oars to brake, sprint, turn and even reverse.
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The Redfin Butterflyfish is found in or near the Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by users @epic @straal @fishx6 @greatwhite

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Redfin Butterflyfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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