A member of the family Chaetodontidae, which includes colorful reef fish commonly called butterflyfish, known for their bright patterns and compressed bodies.
From Greek 'chaete' (hair or bristle) and 'odons' (tooth), referring to the fine bristle-like teeth of these fish, plus '-id' for family member suffix.
Butterflyfish got their bristle-tooth name from their specialized feeding apparatus that lets them nibble coral polyps and anemone tentacles—their small, brush-like teeth are perfectly designed for precision feeding on reef surfaces!
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