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Family Chaetodontidae consists of the butterflyfishes, which tend to be brightly colored and have striking patterns. These fishes are tropical and typically found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are often confused with angelfish (of the Family Pomacanthidae).

Non-native Fish Species from Family Chaetodontidae Found in Florida Waters

Genus and Species Common Name Continent of Origin Population Status Florida Record
Chaetodon lunula raccoon butterflyfish Indo-Pacific Failed Collection Info
Heniochus acuminatus pennant coralfish Indo-Pacific Unknown Collection Info
Heniochus diphreutes pennant coralfish Indo-Pacific Unknown Collection Info
Heniochus intermedius Red Sea bannerfish Indo-Pacific Unknown Collection Info
Heniochus sp. bannerfish Indo-Pacific Unknown Collection Info