Black-tailed butterflyfish
A species of Butterflyfish, Also known as Red sea melon butterflyfish Scientific name : Chaetodon austriacus Genus : Butterflyfish
Black-tailed butterflyfish, A species of Butterflyfish
Also known as:
Red sea melon butterflyfish
Botanical name: Chaetodon austriacus
Genus: Butterflyfish
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Description
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Description
The black-tailed butterflyfish is up to 14 cm long and is orange with thin, curved black stripes. Its anal fin and tail are black. The body of juveniles is whiter above with white bands on the tail. The melon butterflyfish (C. trifasciatus) and the oval butterflyfish (C. lunulatus) are similar in coloration but have less black on the caudal and anal fins.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Butterflyfish Genus
Butterflyfish Species
Black-tailed butterflyfish 
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