Pyramid Butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys polylepis
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the tall triangular body, this butterflyfish forms large schools that rise several metres above steep, current swept outer reef slopes. The schools hang in the flow and pick plankton from the passing water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Hemitaurichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277575.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pyramid Butterflyfish live?
- The Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Pyramid Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pyramid Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pyramid Butterflyfish get?
- The Pyramid Butterflyfish grows to about 18 cm.