Pyramid Butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys Polylepis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHemitaurichthys Polylepis
Other namesYellow Pyramid Butterflyfish
SizeUp to 18 cm (7 in)
Weight20 - 80 g (.04 - .17 lb)
FamilyButterflyfish / Chaetodontidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal water reefs, outer reef slopes & drop offs
