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Brushytoothed Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Hemitaurichthys polylepis

(Bleeker, 1857)

Brushytoothed Butterflyfish

Also known as: Pyramid Butterfly, Pyramid Butterflyfish, Shy Butterflyfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–60 m

Max size

18 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Chaetodontidae

Where to find it

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Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa)

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African Butterflyfish (Chaetodon dolosus)

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Teardrop Butterflyfish (Chaetodon unimaculatus)

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