Butterfly fish
Butterfly fish is a generally small sized
species of marine fish, found in tropical and subtropical waters, primarily
around coral reefs. The butterfly fish is well known for its brightly colored
body and elaborate markings. There are more than 100 different species of butterfly fish
found distributed throughout the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, meaning
that the butterfly fish is a salt-water species of (marine) fish. The average
butterfly fish is fairly small and generally grows to around 4 or 5 inches in
length. Some species of the butterfly fish however, are known to grow to 8
inches (20 cm) long and some butterfly fish individuals have been known to grow
to 30 cm in length.
Common Name Butterfly fish
Scientific Name Chaetodontidae
Found Atlantic, Indian, Pacific Oceans
Life Span 6 – 12 years
Size 7 cm – 15 cm
Color Black, White Yellow, Orange, Silver
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