Chaetodontidae Collection (page 2)

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)

Chaetodon vagabundus, vagabond butterflyfish
Ff. 197. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Chaetodon citrinellus, citron butterflyfish
Ff. 24a Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Chaetodon trifasciatus lunulatus, redfin butterflyfish
Ff. 24b Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Heniochus chryostomus, pennant bannerfish
Ff. 31a Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Chaetodon ulietensis, Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish
Ff. 22b Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Chelmon marginalis, margined coralfish. Holotype BMNH 1843.6.15.48, from Coral Bay, Port Essington (dried specimen)

Chaetodon ephippium, Chaetodon ocellatus
Plate 29 by Louis-Isidore Duperrey from his Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, 1826

Lionfish (Pterois voliants) by corals and Red Sea Racoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fasciatus) in the background, Red Sea, Egypt

Spot-banded Butterflyfish (Chaetodon punctatofasciatus) adult, swimming in reef, Uhak Reef, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Meyer's Butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) adult, swimming over reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Diagonal Butterflyfish
Two Diagonal Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fasciatus), also known as the Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish, swim over a Brain coral (Favia sp.) This species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae)

Butterflyfish inside a barrel sponge
Butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) inside a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Banded butterflyfish, Chaetodon striatus, foraging, Ilha Escalvada, Guarapari, Esp rito Santo, Brazil
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Yellow Butterfly fish in front of large fire coral. Red Sea
Jo Mahy / SplashdownDirect

School of collare butterflyfish and diver, Chaetodon collare, Similan Islands, Thailand (Andaman Sea) (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

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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.