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Family Chaetodontidae

Butterflyfishes

HAWAII

Chaetodon reticulatus

Juvenile, Honaunau, Hawaii, 30 feet

 

Leone Point, American Samoa, 40 feet

Leone Point, American Samoa, 40 feet

 

Sharkfin, Lana'i, 15 feet

Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, 5 feet

Molokini Back Wall, 30 feet

RETICULATED BUTTERFLYFISH     Hakuten-katagi

Pairs occur on coral reefs to 100 feet, it is rare in Hawaii and most likely to be seen around Maui & Hawaii Island.  Grazes upon coral polyps.  Attains 7 inches.  Ryukyus to Australia, Hawaii, and the Marquesas.