Fourspot Butterflyfish [Chaetodon quadrimaculatus]
Description
This species is characterized by its two pairs of 'eye spots' - one on the dorsal fin and one on the body. They inhabit the Pacific Ocean and are often found in pairs or small groups in coral reefs. Their diet consists mainly of coral polyps, worms, and crustaceans.
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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