Citron Butterflyfish Hawaii Chaetodon citrinellus
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Scientific Name: Chaetodon citrinellus
Family Name: Chaetodontidae
Collection Territory: Hawaii
Soft coloration and reef activity patterns help distinguish this butterflyfish among tropical marine species. Lagoon systems and reef habitats shape much of the natural behavior associated with this fish.
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Citron Butterflyfish Hawaii Chaetodon citrinellus
- Scientific Name: Chaetodon citrinellus
- Collection Territory: Hawaii
- Taxonomic Family: Chaetodontidae
- Oceanic Range: Hawaiian Islands, Indo-Pacific reef systems, East Africa, Australia, Fiji, and neighboring tropical marine habitats
- Feeding Classification: Omnivore that naturally consumes algae growth, coral-associated organisms, benthic invertebrates, and smaller reef food sources
- Water Temperature Guidance: 75–82°F
- Aquarium Chemistry Parameters: pH 8.1–8.4
- Marine Hardness Target: 8–12 dKH
- Color Profile: Soft yellow coloration combines with facial markings and subtle body pattern development
- Environmental Preference: Frequently associated with reef flats, lagoon habitats, and coral-rich marine environments
- Marine Behavior: Active reef fish species commonly observed moving throughout structure while searching feeding areas
- Population Observation: Hawaiian reef systems support naturally occurring populations alongside broader Indo-Pacific distribution
- Visual Characteristic: Lighter yellow coloration contributes directly to the recognizable Citron Butterflyfish appearance
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