Butterflies

The Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, also commonly called the Beak Coralfish, is found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The Zoster Butterfly, also known as the Black Pyramid Butterfly, occurs in large numbers among the reefs of the Indian Ocean. They are black in color with a wide vertical white band covering the middle of the body. The dorsal fin is colored in the same pattern as the body, but has the addition of yellow on the tips of the white band.

The Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish is also known as the Yellow Zoster Butterflyfish, and occurs in large numbers among the reefs of the Indian Ocean. REEF SAFE!!

The Threadfin Butterflyfish, Chaetodon auriga, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae).

The body is pearly white and the scales have black edges, giving the sides a more cross-hatched pattern instead of the clear chevrons in related species.

The Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish, also known as Longfin Bannerfish, has a very elongated white dorsal filament. It has a base color of white with two wide black stripes. The soft dorsal and caudal fins are yellow, and there are black marks above the eyes. Members of the Heniochus genera are often called Bannerfish instead of Butterflyfish.

Golden Semilarvatus Butterflyfish

The Lemon Butterflyfish, also known as the Milletseed Butterflyfish or Millet Butterflyfish, is mainly yellow with many dark spots on its sides forming vertical stripes. It has a black bar through the eyes and its fins are yellow. Lemon butterfly fish is a common inshore species found throughout the Hawaiian islands.

The Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus) is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Forcipiger.

Tinkeri Butterfly Tinkeri Butterfly - Marshall Islands Chaetodon tinkeri

Teardrop Butterfly Chaetodon unimaculatus The Tear Drop Butterflyfish is a beautiful fish originating from the reefs of the Indo Pacific. They have a white base becoming yellow dorsally and on the median fins. It has a large black eyespot on its upper side and a black bar through the eyes. A black vertical stripe is also present at the posterior end. These are very colorful fish that are well suited for a larger fish only aquarium.

The Vagabond Butterflyfish should be kept in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium and may be kept with most other butterflyfish, holding its own against more aggressive tank mates.

The Saddle Butterflyfish, Chaetodon ephippium, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae).

Generally peaceful to tankmates, the Longnose Atlantic Butterfly requires a minimum aquarium size of 50 gallons, and does best if kept in a deep reef tank, but avoid stocking with other species Butterflyfish.

Four Eye Butterfly, Four-eyed Butterfly Description: The Four Eye butterfly is mostly white in color with this broke black chevrons, a white-ringed black spot at the rear, and a black vertical mask that crosses the eyes of the fish. Around the top and bottom edges of the fish may be yellow in color.

Bold, bright, and easy to care for, the Spotfin Reef Butterfly is named for the small, black spot located on the end of the dorsal fin. Adults are white, with bright yellow pelvic and caudal fins, and a narrow yellow bar from the gill to the base of the pectoral fins. A vivid black, vertical bar on the head passes through the eye.

The Reef Butterfly Fish is considered one of the most beautiful fish to observe. This species of butterfly fish was first described by Poey in 1858.

Mitratus Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mitratus) The Mitratus Butterflyfish, also known as the Black and Yellow Butterflyfish or the Indian Butterflyfish, is yellow with a bluish coloration on the dorsal fin.

The Panda Butterfly, Chaetodon adiergastos, also known as the Philippine Butterfly, is native to the oceans of Southeast Asia ranging from Taiwan to Australia. Its unique body pattern including thick black spots over its eyes and forehead vaguely resemble the patterns found on a Panda Bear.

The Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish, also known as the Humphead Bannerfish, has a dark brown head and body. It has a narrow white band behind the head to the breast and a diagonal white band from the dorsal fin to the base of its tail.

Declivis Butterflyfish

The Klein Butterflyfish may be kept in a reef aquarium, but will eat leather corals and some of the soft corals. It is an excellent fish for beginners.

The Raccoon Butterflyfish is a peaceful fish that may reside in fish-only aquarium with other butterflyfish.

The Pebble Butterfly can grow up to 5 inches and should be kept in a tank no less than 60 gallons, and no less than 100 gallons if kept in a pair. If keeping a pair, they should be added at the same time to avoid aggression.

With its beautiful yellow body along with a blue spot, and a black stripe running through its eyes to aid to confuse from predators. Juveniles resemble adults but lack the blue patch on the sides of the body.