Copperband Butterflyfish [Chelmon rostratus]
Description
The Copperband Butterflyfish is a tall, narrow-bodied fish known for its distinct copper bands running vertically along its body. It has a long snout, which it uses to pick small invertebrates and coral polyps from crevices in coral reefs. It's found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Butterflyfishes
Chaetodontidae
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| Genus |
Butterflyfishes
Chaetodon
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