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