Order Perciformes Higher classification Prognathodes | Phylum Chordata Family Chaetodontidae Scientific name Prognathodes obliquus Rank Species | |
Similar Prognathodes, Butterflyfish, Prognathodes dichrous, Prognathodes falcifer, Bank Butterflyfish |
Prognathodes obliquus is a marine fish species of the butterflyfish family (Chaetodontidae). It is endemic to Brazil.
Destruction of its habitat by pollution, marine construction and pollution has rendered it vulnerable to extinction.
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