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Many-spined butterflyfish

Hemitaurichthys multispinosus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
20.799999237060547 cm
Depth Range
?-45m

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 20.799999237060547 cm
Depth Range ?-45m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-45m
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Taxonomy

Order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Species Hemitaurichthys multispinosus

Frequently Asked Questions

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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