Many-spined butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys multispinosus
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Saltwater
Overview
Many-spined butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys multispinosus) is a marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 21 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 45 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,799999237060547 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-45m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-45m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Arten | Hemitaurichthys multispinosus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Many-spined butterflyfish get?
Many-spined butterflyfish can grow up to 20.799999237060547 cm long.
Where is Many-spined butterflyfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Many-spined butterflyfish belong to?
Many-spined butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys multispinosus) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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