Facts, Information and Photos of the Reticulated Butterflyfish
Facts and Information about the Copperband Butterfyfish (Chelmon rostratus), including reef tank suitability, diet care information.
A profile of the Tinker's Butterfly (Chaetodon tinkeri), including a species photo, identification, facts, characteristic, compatibility, feeding, aquarium care, and more profile information about saltwater Butterflyfishes.
Profile and information about the Saddle-back Butterfly - Chaetadon ephippium - including a photo, scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet and feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
A Profile of the Pyramid Butterfly, including a photo, scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet and feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
A profile of the Clown or Ornate Butterfly Chaetodon ornatissimus including scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet and feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
A profile of the Pebbled Butterfly including scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet and feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
Butterflyfish Chaetodontidae family and species photo, identification, facts, characteristic, compatibility, feeding, aquarium care, and more profile information about saltwater Butterflyfishes.
Teardrop Butterflyfish Profile including a photo, scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet and feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
A Profile of the Raccoon Butterflyfish, including a photo, scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet and feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
A profile of the Lined Butterfly, including a photo, scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet and feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
Here is a collection of Butterflyfish Species Profiles from your Guides, each of which includes a photo with identification, characteristic, compatibility, diet, feeding and other aquarium care information.
A profile of the Fourspot Butterfly including scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet & feeding, characteristics, compatibility and reef tank safety.
Fremblii Butterflyfish Profile
On May 30, 1998 while diving off the Kona Coast in 400 feet of water using a closed-circuit rebreather, Richard L. Pyle discovered, and for the first time collected a butterfly fish never seen before in Hawaiian waters. Wow! Upon reading this breaking news in the local papers in Hawaii in June 1998, we immediately contacted Richard to get the full details about his exciting discovery, and this is what we learned.
One of a few good Butterflyfishes suitable for beginners, the Klein's Butterfly is a rather hardy and peaceful saltwater species that adapts well to aquarium life. View photos and read about the identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding and more information on the Klein's Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleini).
From your Guides, here is an overall Family
Chaetodontidae profile that includes information on the identification, characteristics, dietary requirements and more about saltwater Butterflyfishes.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Fish Encyclopedia, a complete profile about the characteristics of Butterflyfishes in the Family Chaetodontidae, with a large collection of species photos to click on for detailed care profiles about each one.
From Hawai'i Coral Reef Network by Brian Tissot, general characteristics info about Hawaiian Butterflyfishes, including photos.
From Hawai'i Coral Reef Network, visit Keoki's Fish Corner to view fantastic close up snapshots of Hawaiian Butterflyfishes, including some basic information about them.
From the Aquacon Fish Catalog, just click on any of the underlined blue catalog numbers at the left of the named Butterflyfishes listed here to get a photo view and some general information about them.