Bluefinned Butterfish
NameBluefinned Butterfish
Scientific NameOdax pullus
Common NamesBluefinned Butterfish, Greenbone, Butterfish (NZ)
FamilyOdacidae
OriginNew Zealand
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)15.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther robust temperate wrasses, Larger temperate gobies, Non-aggressive temperate rockfish, Other non-aggressive temperate marine species
Description
The Bluefinned Butterfish (*Odax pullus*) is a temperate marine fish endemic to New Zealand, characterized by its greenish body, dark blotches, and distinctive blue wavy lines on its face. It is primarily herbivorous, feeding on seaweeds and algae. Due to its specific temperate water requirements and large adult size, it is rarely kept in home aquariums.
