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Family Chaetodontidae consists of the butterflyfishes, which tend to be brightly colored and have striking patterns. These fishes are tropical and typically found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are often confused with angelfish (of the Family Pomacanthidae).

Non-native Fish Species from Family Chaetodontidae Found in Florida Waters

Genus and SpeciesCommon NameContinent of OriginPopulation StatusFlorida Record
Chaetodon lunularaccoon butterflyfishIndo-PacificFailedCollection Info
Heniochus acuminatuspennant coralfishIndo-PacificUnknownCollection Info
Heniochus diphreutespennant coralfishIndo-PacificUnknownCollection Info
Heniochus intermediusRed Sea bannerfishIndo-PacificUnknownCollection Info
Heniochus sp.bannerfishIndo-PacificUnknownCollection Info

 

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