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Indian Redfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon trifasciatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Chaetodontidae ›Genus: Chaetodon

About

The Melon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It is found in the Indian Ocean from East Africa to Western Java. This is one species of a closely related group which includes the Black-tailed Butterflyfish (C. austriacus) of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and the Oval Butterflyfish (C. lunulatus) which is found in the western Pacific, from eastern coasts of the Indonesian islands to Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Redfin Butterflyfish?
The scientific name of Indian Redfin Butterflyfish is Chaetodon trifasciatus.
What is the conservation status of Indian Redfin Butterflyfish?
The Indian Redfin Butterflyfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belong to?
Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belong to?
Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belong to?
Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belong to?
Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belong to?
Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belongs to the family Chaetodontidae.
What genus does Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belong to?
Indian Redfin Butterflyfish belongs to the genus Chaetodon.