THREADFIN BUTTERFLYFISH
Chaetodon auriga
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| Common Names | Threadfin Butterflyfish, Cross-hatch Butterflyfish, Auriga Butterflyfish |
| Scientific Name | Chaetodon auriga |
| Family Name | Chaetodontidae |
| Fish Type | Marine (Saltwater) |
| Natural Habitat | Shallow coral reefs, inner reef flats, and seaweed-rich lagoons with abundant stony corals |
| Country of Origin | Indo-Pacific region (including Indonesia, Hawaii, Red Sea, and Great Barrier Reef) |
| Maximum Adult Size | 9 inches (23 cm) |
| Lifespan | 7–10 years |
| Breeding Style | Pelagic egg scatterer |
| Fun Fact | Named for the long, trailing filament thread that extends from the upper edge of its soft dorsal fin on mature specimens. |