Pyramid butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys polylepis
| Diet | Tiny plants and animals |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 7 inches (18 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Large schools form on the edges of steep outer reef slopes in the Eastern Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Pyramid butterflyfish live in large schools on the edges of steep current-swept outer reef slopes |
Did you know?
- Bright colors and designs help butterflyfish disappear against the many colors of the reef.
- When butterflyfish wear stripes and spots, predators can’t quite tell what shape and size it really is.