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Collared (Red-tail) butterflyfish Similan Islands, Dep Six dive site, Thailand (2008). Pearly grey scales, red caudal peduncle, yellowish dorsal fin. Black face with white stripes.<br /> Habitat: Coral reef. Chaetodon collare,Fall,Geotagged,Red-tailed butterflyfish,Thailand Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Collared (Red-tail) butterflyfish

Similan Islands, Dep Six dive site, Thailand (2008). Pearly grey scales, red caudal peduncle, yellowish dorsal fin. Black face with white stripes.
Habitat: Coral reef.

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The Red-tailed butterflyfish

The red-tailed butterflyfish or redtail butterflyfish , also known as the Pakistani butterflyfish, is a species of butterflyfish .

It can be found in reefs of the Indo-west Pacific region: from the Persian Gulf and Maldives to Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia. It usually swims at depths of between 3 and 15 m.

It can grow to 18 cm in length. The red-tailed butterflyfish is brown to black, with lighter scales giving it a spotted appearance. It has a prominent, vertical white.. more

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Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 15, 2016. Captured Nov 11, 2008 01:51 in Lam Kaen, Thai Mueang District, Phang-nga, Thailand.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/3.4
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO50
  • 9mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.