Hawaiian butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Often found in the vicinity of steep slopes, solitary or in pairs and occasionally in small aggregations . Benthopelagic . Feed on a variety of planktonic and benthic organisms . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . High-priced aquarium export .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17. Differs from C. flavocoronatus by lacking a broad yellow band on the nape .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hawaiian butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hawaiian butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 27 - 180 m . Tropical; 28°N - 4°N known to be endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
a variety of planktonic and benthic organisms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Hawaiian butterflyfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 145 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Hawaiian butterflyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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