Hemitaurichthys multispinosus

Randall, 1975

Many-Spined Butterflyfish

Range: Southeastern Pacific Ocean: Pitcairn Island, Easter Island, and Austral Islands.

Size: 8 inches (20 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits deep seaward coral reef slopes at depths up to about 150 feet (45 m) and is basically a zooplankton feeder.

General Husbandry: This drab greyish species is not collected for the aquarium trade. Shown here for identification only.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Chaetodontidae

Genus: Hemitaurichthys

FYI: A very cool water species – see below

Experience Level: Professional

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Carnivore

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: No

Temperature Range: 61 - 66°F (16 – 19°C).

Specific Gravity: 1.020 - 1.026

pH: 8.0 - 8.5