Oriental butterflyfish
A species of butterflyfish (Chaetodon auripes) found in the western Pacific, often kept in aquariums.
The Oriental butterflyfish is characterized by its vivid yellow bands.
pebbled butterflyfish; multiband butterflyfish
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
From 蝶々 (butterfly) + 魚 (fish), referring to the butterfly-like appearance.