Chaetodontidae Collection

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on coral reef with Pyramid butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis), Hawaii

Pennant coralfish (Heniochus acuminatus) at Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) Bali tropical reef community, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

School of White collar butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) pack together above a coral reef. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Bengal snapper (Lutjanus bengalensis), Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Fusiliers (Caesio sp)
Bengal snapper (Lutjanus bengalensis), Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Fusiliers (Caesio sp.) diving towards coral reef to avoid predators. North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Schooling bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Yellowback fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) diving down close to the coral reef as predators approach, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp. ) on a reef
RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp.) on a reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula), endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) and Sea urchin (Diadema sp)
Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula), endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) and Sea urchin (Diadema sp.) on reef, Lanai, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Foureye butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus) couple feeding on coral, Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Pinar del Rio Province, western Cuba

Pennant coralfish (Heniochus acuminatus), shoal, Maldives

RF - Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) schooling in coral reef. Long exposure. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

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Pennant coralfish, longfin bannerfish or Coachman (Heniochus sp.), Maldives, Indian Ocean

Long-beaked Coralfish (Chelmon rostratus) eye, Inanuran Island, Danajon Bank, Central Visayas, Philippines, April

Redtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) pair in front of a smooth Sea fan (Annella mollis). Butterflyfish regularly form stable pairs. Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Rich coral growth, with a pair of Exquiste butterflyfish (Chaetodon austriacus), flourishes beneath the barren desert cliffs in the Red Sea. Taken at sunset. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt

RACCOON BUTTERFLYFISH, Chaetodon lunula, HAWAII
Raccoon butterflyfish, Chaetodon lunula, can sometimes be found in large schools over the reef, Hawaii

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) and endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) off the island of Lanai, Hawaii, USA; Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) are not often found in large schools such as this; Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon Butterflyfish on a coral reef, Hawaii, USA
Two Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) swimming side by side in a coral reef beside antler coral; Hawaii, United States of America

Close-up portrait of a Fourspot Butterflyfish, Hawaii, USA
Close-up portrait of a Fourspot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon quadrimaculatus); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Racoon Butterflyfish with black background, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Close-up portrait of a racoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) with a black background, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon Butterflyfish, Chaetodon Iunula, Hawaii, USA
Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) are often found in large schools; Hawaii, United States of Ameria

Raccoon Butterflyfish and the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA
A split scene with Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) on a shallow hard coral reef below and the West Maui Mountains on the island of Maui above; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon Butterflyfish
Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) are often found in large schools; Hawaii, United States of America

Racoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Lunula) Schooling Off The Kona Coast, Turtle Haven, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Chaetodon lunula, raccoon butterflyfish
Ff. 27a Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Blennius ocellaris or the Butterfly fish
Plate 167 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ulietensis), Plantation Island Resort, Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific

Butterfly Fish, Chaetodon sp. side view

Banded Butterflyfish hover over sea sponges, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Kleins butterflyfish swim over a reef near Sulawesi, Indonesia
Kleins butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) swim over a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Pennant Coralfish or Longfin Bannerfish -Heniochus acuminatus-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Masked butterfly, Golden butterflyfish, Bluecheek butterflyfish -Chaetodon semilarvatus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Ovalspot butterflyfish (Chaetodon speculum), Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Rainfords Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rainfordi), Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Thread fin butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga), usually seen in pairs, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Longnose butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus), adapted to feed in crevices in the reef and snips off soft pieces of corals, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Colourful, coral covered Reef wall at Osprey Reef, Longfin banner fish (Heniochus acuminatus), Coral Sea, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) adult, swimming in reef habitat, Batu Bulong, Tatawa Besar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Black-backed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus) adult, swimming, Tanjung Muara, Sermata Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Copperband Butterfly Fish, chelmon rostratus, silver scales with vertical yellow stripes and dark false eye spot

Zoology: Fishes: Butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae), different species, illustration Biology: Zoology

Pennant Coralfish or Coachman (Heniochus acuminatus), side view

Forceps Fish (Forcipiger flavissimus), side view, close up

Chaetodon sp. Cristiceps aurantiacus, Microcanthus joyceae
Watercolour 381 by Thomas Watling, entitled Tag-ga, Tack-in-marra-dera, Dy-e-ne-ang, Ballang-an, from the Watling Collection

Chaetodon sp. butterflyfish
Plate 30 by Louis-Isidore Duperrey from his Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, 1826. Lower fish labelled Holocanthe

Chaetodon sp. butterflyfish

Chaetodon aculeatus, longsnout butterflyfish
Plate 101 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

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"Discover the Vibrant World of Chaetodontidae: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Life" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Chaetodontidae, a family of tropical reef fish that will leave you awe-inspired. In this captivating composite image set against a striking black background, we are introduced to an array of stunning species. First, we encounter the Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), gracefully showcasing its vibrant yellow hues. Joining it is the charming Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) with its unique box-like body shape, while the Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus) radiates elegance with its intricate patterns. Moving on to the Red Sea clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus), these playful creatures captivate us with their bright colors as they dance around their anemone home. Alongside them are Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus), delicately perched upon coral reefs like pyramids, adding texture and intrigue to this underwater world. Witnessing nature's harmony unfold before our eyes, Pennant coralfish (Heniochus acuminatus) gracefully swim near a Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta). Meanwhile, a school of White collar butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) forms a tight-knit pack above a thriving coral reef. In another breathtaking scene captured in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Bengal snapper (Lutjanus bengalensis) and Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) navigate through turquoise waters as predators approach. The Yellowback fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) dive down swiftly for safety amidst this dynamic ecosystem. A moment frozen in time reveals Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) delicately feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp.