Fishing for Brown-and-white butterflyfish

Hemitaurichthys zoster

The brown-and-white butterflyfish is a striking marine fish characterized by its distinctive brown and white coloration and elongated, triangular fins. Typically reaching up to 7 inches in length and weighing around 0.5 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Its diet primarily consists of plankton and small invertebrates. This species is known for its social behavior, often seen in small groups. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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4 in · 4 oz

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