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Atlantic spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
The Atlantic spadefish is a striking, disc-shaped marine fish recognized for its silvery body adorned with bold, vertical black bands. Commonly found in large schools, it frequents coastal waters, shipwrecks, reefs, and piers along the western Atlantic Ocean. Juveniles often mim…
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- Despite their bold appearance, Atlantic spadefish are not aggressive and rely on schooling for protection from predators.
- Atlantic spadefish are one of the few fish that feed on jellyfish, tolerating their stings. Their habit of forming large, tightly-packed schools makes them a spectacular sight for divers. Juveniles display impressive mimicry by resembling floating debris.
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