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Joel SartoreWe can learn a lot about this pearlscale butterflyfish by dissecting its scientific name Chaetodon xanthurus. The name of the genus comes from the Greek “chaite”, which translates to hair, and “odous” which means tooth. Combined these describe the fish’s bristly shaped teeth. Similarly, the name of the species xanthurus comes from the Greek “xanthos” which means yellow and “ura” meaning tail, making reference to the color of the fish’s tail and caudal fin. #butterflyfish #pearlscale #swimming #colorful #chaetodon #xanthurus #animal #wildlife #video #footage #reel #underwater #PhotoArk
On the profile · Nov 12, 2022