Latin name
Chaetodon tinkeri
Other names
Tinker's butterflyfish
Identification
Small fishes with a very compressed body, high on the sides, a small terminal retractable mouth, armed with small bristle-like teeth.
Features of fish fins
The dorsal fin has 13-14 spines and 18-22 soft rays, the anal fin has 3 spines and 16-18 soft rays.
Fish colouring
The coloration is diagonally divided into black and white. The fish has golden dorsal and caudal fins and a golden vertical stripe across the eyes. It is distinguished from C. flavocoronatus by the absence of a broad yellow stripe on the back of the head.
Distribution
Inhabit the Central Pacific, Hawaii, Johnston Atoll, and the Marshall Islands in the tropical Pacific.
Habitat
Benthopelagic species. Prefers steep slopes, near black corals at depths of 27-135 m (89-443 ft).
Size
This species reaches a maximum length of 15 cm (5.9 in).
Behavior
Swim alone or in pairs and sometimes in small groups.
Food and feeding habits
Feeds on a variety of planktonic and benthic organisms.
Reproduction
Laying eggs. Mating during reproduction.
Fishing
Fished for aquaristics.
Relationship with a person
These fish are very popular in aquariums.
Classification | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Squad | Perciformes |
Family | Chaetodontidae |
Genus | Chaetodon |
Species | C. tinkeri |
Features | |
Conservation status | Least Concern |
Habitat | Pelagic |
Life span, years | No information |
Maximum body weight, kg | No information |
Maximum length, cm | 15 |
Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
Threat to people | Not edible |
Way of eating | Planktonophage |
Hawaiian butterflyfish
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