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Pyramid Butterflyfish

Hemitaurichthys polylepis

Photo by LauraMaria
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Field Notes

Notes:

While we were diving, out of nowhere this huge shoal of pyramid butterflyfish appeared. They came over the reef crest in a single file, then flitted up into the water column to feed (there was a strong current, I guess it brought in a lot of food for them!). They were EVERYWHERE, it was one of the most spectacular things I've ever seen. I don't think these photos do it justice.

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Thanks Isabela :) It was an amazing sight!
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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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