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Copperband Butterflyfish — printable fact sheet
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Copperband Butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
The Copperband Butterflyfish is a striking marine fish known for its elongated snout and distinctive yellow-orange vertical bands across its white body. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, it inhabits coral reefs where it uses its long snout to hunt for small invertebrates and wo…
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- Despite being widespread in the wild, the Copperband Butterflyfish is notoriously difficult to acclimate and feed in home aquariums due to its selective eating habits.
- Copperband Butterflyfish use their long, narrow snouts to extract prey from deep within coral crevices. They are often seen alone or in pairs, rarely forming large groups. Their striking appearance is used both for camouflage among corals and as a deterrent to predators.
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