The Tinker's butterflyfish (Chaetodon tinkeri) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaetodontidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Tinker's butterflyfish is a butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae) from the central Pacific, around Hawaii. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, disc-shaped body with a small, pointed mouth. The lower half is white and the upper half black-spotted, with a yellow snout; it lives on deeper reefs. As a reef-dweller it searches coral and rocky reefs for coral polyps, small invertebrates and algae; many species live in pairs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tinker's butterflyfish?
The Tinker's butterflyfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Tinker's butterflyfish live?
The Tinker's butterflyfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Tinker's butterflyfish get?
The Tinker's butterflyfish grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Tinker's butterflyfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Tinker's butterflyfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Tinker's butterflyfish edible?
Yes, the Tinker's butterflyfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Chaetodon
More from the family Chaetodontidae
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