Fishing for Hawaiian butterflyfish

Chaetodon tinkeri

The Hawaiian butterflyfish is a striking marine species known for its bold black and white coloration with a distinctive yellow band. Typically found in deep coral reefs, it grows to about 6 inches and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of coral polyps and small invertebrates. The fish is known for its solitary and territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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