Butterflyfish Pictures
A collection of saltwater Butterflyfish Family Chaetodontidae pictures, most of which include species name identification and often some brief descriptive profile information with the photos.
Orange Margin Butterflyfish (Prognathodes basabei) Photo
This Orange Margin Butterflyfish (Prognathodes basabei) photo was taken by Keoki and Yuko Stender soon after this new species was discovered in Hawai'i in 1998, which was on display and being studied at the Waikiki Aquarium.
This Orange Margin Butterflyfish (Prognathodes basabei) photo was taken by Keoki and Yuko Stender soon after this new species was discovered in Hawai'i in 1998, which was on display and being studied at the Waikiki Aquarium.
Top Butterfly Photos Gallery
Flash View these outstanding photos of a wide variety of Butterflyfish submitted to About Saltwater Aquariums for display and contest entry.
Flash View these outstanding photos of a wide variety of Butterflyfish submitted to About Saltwater Aquariums for display and contest entry.
Bluestriped Butterflyfish (Adult)
A photo of an adult Chaetodon fremblii, an endemic species of Hawai'i shot by Keoki and Yuko Stender. Other Common Names: Bluelined, and Fremblii Butterflyfish.
A photo of an adult Chaetodon fremblii, an endemic species of Hawai'i shot by Keoki and Yuko Stender. Other Common Names: Bluelined, and Fremblii Butterflyfish.
Chevron Butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifascialis, a species that inhabits the Indo-Pacific region, but is rare in the Hawaiian Islands except at French Frigate Shoals, where this photo was shot by Keoki and Yuko Stender.
Chaetodon trifascialis, a species that inhabits the Indo-Pacific region, but is rare in the Hawaiian Islands except at French Frigate Shoals, where this photo was shot by Keoki and Yuko Stender.
Larry Jordan's Copperband Butterflyfish
Larry Jordan's outstanding close up photo of his Copperband Butterflyfish.
Larry Jordan's outstanding close up photo of his Copperband Butterflyfish.
Copperband Butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus photo by Darryl Craig.
Chelmon rostratus photo by Darryl Craig.
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus photo by Keoki and Yuko Stender.
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus photo by Keoki and Yuko Stender.
Klein's Butterflyfish (Adult)
Photo of an adult Chaetodon kleini by Keoki and Yuko Stender. Other Names: Coralcola, Blacklip, and Sunburst Butterflyfish.
Photo of an adult Chaetodon kleini by Keoki and Yuko Stender. Other Names: Coralcola, Blacklip, and Sunburst Butterflyfish.
Lined Butterfly (Chaetodon lineolatus)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding Lined Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon lineolatus) photo.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding Lined Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon lineolatus) photo.
Longnose Butterfly (Forcipiger flavissimus)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding Longnose Butterfly (Forcipiger flavissimus) photo.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding Longnose Butterfly (Forcipiger flavissimus) photo.
Milletseed Butterfly (Chaetodon miliaris)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's Milletseed Butterfly (Chaetodon miliaris) photo.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's Milletseed Butterfly (Chaetodon miliaris) photo.
Ornate Butterfly (Chaetodon ornatissimus)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's remarkable Ornate Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon ornatissimus) photo.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's remarkable Ornate Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon ornatissimus) photo.
Oval Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon lunulatus)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's phot of the Oval Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon lunulatus).
Keoki & Yuko Stender's phot of the Oval Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon lunulatus).
Pebbled Butterfly (Chaetodon multicinctus)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Pebbled Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon multicinctus).
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Pebbled Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon multicinctus).
Prognathodes sp. Butterflyfish
A fish first discovered and collected at 300 feet on the island of Oahu, Hawaii and displayed at the Waikiki Aquarium in 1999, this photo by Keoki and Yuko Stender shows off this rare and still presently unamed Prognathodes species butterflyfish.
A fish first discovered and collected at 300 feet on the island of Oahu, Hawaii and displayed at the Waikiki Aquarium in 1999, this photo by Keoki and Yuko Stender shows off this rare and still presently unamed Prognathodes species butterflyfish.
Pyramid Butterfly (Hemitaurichthys zoster).
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding photo of a Pyramid Butterfly Fish (Hemitaurichthys zoster).
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding photo of a Pyramid Butterfly Fish (Hemitaurichthys zoster).
Raccoon Butterfly (Chaetodon lunula)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's Raccoon Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon lunula) photo.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's Raccoon Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon lunula) photo.
Reticulated Butterfly (Chaetodon reticulatus)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding Reticulated Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon reticulatus) photo.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding Reticulated Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon reticulatus) photo.
Saddleback Butterfly (Chaetadon ephippium)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's remarkable photo of a Saddleback Butterfly Fish (Chaetadon ephippium).
Keoki & Yuko Stender's remarkable photo of a Saddleback Butterfly Fish (Chaetadon ephippium).
Saddleback Butterflyfish
A photo by Gary Harmon of his adult Saddleback Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Ehippium) in his 125g tank.
A photo by Gary Harmon of his adult Saddleback Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Ehippium) in his 125g tank.
Teardrop Butterfly (Chaetodon unimaculatus)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's Teardrop Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon unimaculatus) photo.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's Teardrop Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon unimaculatus) photo.
Tinkeri & Pearlscale Butterflyfishes
A photo by Gary Schoentag of his Tinkeri (Chaetodon tinkeri) and Red Sea Pearlscale (Chaetodon paucifasciatus) Butterflyfishes, pictured along with a Formosa Wrasse (Coris formosa) and juvenile Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus).
A photo by Gary Schoentag of his Tinkeri (Chaetodon tinkeri) and Red Sea Pearlscale (Chaetodon paucifasciatus) Butterflyfishes, pictured along with a Formosa Wrasse (Coris formosa) and juvenile Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus).
Tinkeri Butterfly (Chaetodon tinkeri)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of the rare and beautiful Tinkeri Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon tinkeri).
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of the rare and beautiful Tinkeri Butterfly Fish (Chaetodon tinkeri).
Butterflyfishes of Hawai'i
From the Hawai'i Coral Reef Network - Keoki's Corner Marine Fish Index, you'll find a wonderful collection of Hawaiian Butterflyfish photos, all of which you can click on for truly spectacular close up views! General indentification information is included.
From the Hawai'i Coral Reef Network - Keoki's Corner Marine Fish Index, you'll find a wonderful collection of Hawaiian Butterflyfish photos, all of which you can click on for truly spectacular close up views! General indentification information is included.
Butterflyfish Photos Index
From the FINS Marine Fish Index, a large collection of Butterflyfishes listed by common and scientific names to click on for photo views.
From the FINS Marine Fish Index, a large collection of Butterflyfishes listed by common and scientific names to click on for photo views.
Butterflyfish Photos
From the Aquacon Fish Catalog, quite an extensive list, just click on any of the underlined blue catalog numbers at the left to get a photo view of the Butterflyfishes listed, including some general information about them.
From the Aquacon Fish Catalog, quite an extensive list, just click on any of the underlined blue catalog numbers at the left to get a photo view of the Butterflyfishes listed, including some general information about them.