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Copperband Butterfly Fish

Chelmon rostratus

Photo by Nicholas4
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Gorgeous yellow with copper color bands running the length of its body. Small mouth.

Habitat:

Bronx Zoo- Pacific Ocean Native

Reference Links:

Copperband butterflyfish

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