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Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
The banded butterflyfish is a striking marine fish recognized by its silvery-white body adorned with bold, vertical black bands. Native to the western Atlantic Ocean, it is commonly found around coral reefs from Florida and the Bahamas to Brazil. This species is notable for its …
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- Despite their delicate appearance, banded butterflyfish sometimes engage in aggressive displays to defend their territory from other butterflyfish.
- Banded butterflyfish are monogamous and often form long-term pairs. They have a distinctive black stripe through their eye, which helps confuse predators. Juvenile banded butterflyfish sometimes act as 'cleaners,' picking parasites off larger fish.
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