Butterflyfish

Butterflyfish are a captivating and colorful addition to any saltwater aquarium. Known for their striking patterns and vibrant colors, these fish are often the centerpiece of a reef tank. Butterflyfish belong to the family Chaetodontidae and are closely related to angelfish. They are primarily found in the tropical reefs of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.

One of the most distinctive features of butterflyfish is their elongated snouts, which they use to feed on small invertebrates, coral polyps, and algae. This diet can make them a bit challenging to care for, as they may nibble on corals and other invertebrates in a reef tank. Therefore, they are best suited for fish-only or carefully planned reef aquariums.

Butterflyfish are generally peaceful but can be territorial, especially towards other butterflyfish. It's crucial to provide plenty of hiding spots and swimming space in the aquarium to minimize aggression. They thrive in well-established tanks with stable water parameters, and it's essential to maintain high water quality to keep them healthy.

Some popular species among hobbyists include the Chelmon rostratus, the Forcipiger flavissimus, and the Chaetodon lunula. Each species has its own unique requirements and compatibility considerations, so it's important to research individual species before adding them to your tank.

1. 
   Common name: Lord Howe Island butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Amphichaetodon howensis
2. Common name: Narrow-barred butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Amphichaetodon melbae
3. 
   Common name: Philippine butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Chaetodon adiergastos
4. 
   Common name: Andaman Butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Chaetodon andamanensis
5. 
   Common name: Asian butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Chaetodon argentatus
6. Common name: West Australian butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Chaetodon assarius
7. 
   Common name: Golden butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Chaetodon aureofasciatus
8. 
   Common name: threadfin butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Chaetodon auriga
9. 
   Common name: Golden butterflyfish

   Scientific name: Chaetodon auripes
10. 
    Common name: Red Sea melon butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon austriacus
11. 
    Common name: Eastern triangular butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon baronessa
12. 
    Common name: Bluelashed butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon bennetti
13. Common name: Blackburn's butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon blackburnii
14. 
    Common name: Burgess' butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon burgessi
15. 
    Common name: Four-eyed butteflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon capistratus
16. 
    Common name: speckled butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon citrinellus
17. 
    Common name: Redtail butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon collare
18. 
    Common name: Wrought iron butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon daedalma
19. 
    Common name: Marquesas butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon declivis
20. 
    Common name: Indian vagabond butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon decussatus
21. 
    Common name: Oman butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon dialeucos
22. 
    Common name: African butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon dolosus
23. 
    Common name: Saddle butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon ephippium
24. 
    Common name: Blackwedged butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon falcula
25. 
    Common name: Red Sea racoon butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon fasciatus
26. 
    Common name: Yellowsnout butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon flavirostris
27. Common name: Yellow-crowned butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon flavocoronatus
28. Common name: Blue-lined butterfly

    Scientific name: Chaetodon fremblii
29. Common name: Gardner's butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon gardineri
30. 
    Common name: Crochet butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon guentheri
31. 
    Common name: Peppered butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon guttatissimus
32. Common name: Four-banded butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon hoefleri
33. 
    Common name: Threebanded butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon humeralis
34. 
    Common name: Sunburst butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon kleinii
35. 
    Common name: Hooded butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon larvatus
36. Common name: Somali butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon leucopleura
37. 
    Common name: lined butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon lineolatus
38. Common name: White-tip butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon litus
39. 
    Common name: Raccoon butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon lunula
40. 
    Common name: Oval butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon lunulatus
41. 
    Common name: Seychelles butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon madagaskariensis
42. Common name: Doubledash butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon marleyi
43. 
    Common name: Blackback butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon melannotus
44. 
    Common name: Arabian butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon melapterus
45. 
    Common name: Atoll butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon mertensii
46. 
    Common name: paleface butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon mesoleucos
47. 
    Common name: Meyer's butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon meyeri
48. 
    Common name: Crochet butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon miliaris
49. 
    Common name: Indian butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon mitratus
50. 
    Common name: Golden butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon modestus
51. 
    Common name: Pebbled butterfly

    Scientific name: Chaetodon multicinctus
52. Common name: Black-spotted butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon nigropunctatus
53. 
    Common name: Japanese butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon nippon
54. 
    Common name: Butterbun

    Scientific name: Chaetodon ocellatus
55. 
    Common name: Spottail butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon ocellicaudus
56. 
    Common name: Eightband butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon octofasciatus
57. 
    Common name: Ornate butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon ornatissimus
58. Common name: Spot-nape butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon oxycephalus
59. 
    Common name: Eritrean butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon paucifasciatus
60. 
    Common name: Sunset butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon pelewensis
61. 
    Common name: Blueblotch butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon plebeius
62. 
    Common name: Spotband butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon punctatofasciatus
63. 
    Common name: Four-spot butterfly

    Scientific name: Chaetodon quadrimaculatus
64. 
    Common name: latticed butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon rafflesii
65. Common name: Rainford's butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon rainfordi
66. 
    Common name: Black butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon reticulatus
67. Common name: Three-banded butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon robustus
68. Common name: St. Helena butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon sanctaehelenae
69. 
    Common name: reef butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon sedentarius
70. 
    Common name: Yellowdotted butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon selene
71. 
    Common name: Golden butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon semeion
72. 
    Common name: Golden butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon semilarvatus
73. Common name: Half-yellow butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon smithi
74. 
    Common name: Mirror butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon speculum
75. 
    Common name: Butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon striatus
76. 
    Common name: Hawaiian butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon tinkeri
77. 
    Common name: Triangle butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon triangulum
78. 
    Common name: Tahitian butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon trichrous
79. Common name: Three-striped butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon tricinctus
80. 
    Common name: Chevron butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon trifascialis
81. 
    Common name: Melon butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon trifasciatus
82. 
    Common name: Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon ulietensis
83. 
    Common name: Teardrop butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon unimaculatus
84. 
    Common name: Vagabond butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon vagabundus
85. 
    Common name: Hongkong butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon wiebeli
86. 
    Common name: Goldheaded butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon xanthocephalus
87. 
    Common name: Pearlscale butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon xanthurus
88. 
    Common name: Zanzibar butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chaetodon zanzibarensis
89. 
    Common name: Margined coralfish

    Scientific name: Chelmon marginalis
90. Common name: Blackfin coralfish

    Scientific name: Chelmon muelleri
91. 
    Common name: Copperband butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Chelmon rostratus
92. Common name: Western talma

    Scientific name: Chelmonops curiosus
93. 
    Common name: coralfish

    Scientific name: Chelmonops truncatus
94. 
    Common name: highfin coralfish

    Scientific name: Coradion altivelis
95. 
    Common name: Goldengirdled coralfish

    Scientific name: Coradion chrysozonus
96. 
    Common name: Twospot coralfish

    Scientific name: Coradion melanopus
97. 
    Common name: Longnose butterfly fish

    Scientific name: Forcipiger flavissimus
98. 
    Common name: Longnose butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Forcipiger longirostris
99. Common name: Many-spined butterflyfish

    Scientific name: Hemitaurichthys multispinosus
100. 
     Common name: Pyramid butterflyfish

     Scientific name: Hemitaurichthys polylepis
101. Common name: Thompson's butterflyfish

     Scientific name: Hemitaurichthys thompsoni
102. 
     Common name: Black pyramid butterflyfish

     Scientific name: Hemitaurichthys zoster
103. 
     Common name: Longfin bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus acuminatus
104. 
     Common name: Pennant bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus chrysostomus
105. 
     Common name: Schooling bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus diphreutes
106. 
     Common name: Red Sea bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus intermedius
107. 
     Common name: Masked bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus monoceros
108. 
     Common name: Phantom bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus pleurotaenia
109. 
     Common name: Singular bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus singularius
110. 
     Common name: Humphead bannerfish

     Scientific name: Heniochus varius
111. 
     Common name: Sixspine butterflyfish

     Scientific name: Parachaetodon ocellatus
112. Common name: Hawaiian gold-barred butterflyfish

     Scientific name: Roa excelsa
113. Common name: Indian golden-barred butterflyfish

     Scientific name: Roa jayakari
114. 
     Common name: Moorish idol

     Scientific name: Zanclus cornutus