Black-Back Butterflyfish

Scientific name: Chaetodon melannotus

Black-Back Butterflyfish - Photographed around the Maldives

The Black-Back Butterflyfish is common on reefs from Africa to Samoa. There are several similar species, with yellow tails and diagonal black stripes.

Please note: Identification of fish, corals, etc. is a tricky business. It's entirely possible that I've incorrectly identified a photo I've taken. If you spot an error, please contact me so I can correct it and improve this resource.