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Copperband Butterflyfish

Chelmon rostratus

Photo by DonnaPomeroy
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Description:

These fish are easily identified by the yellow banding and long snout, juveniles being similar to adults. They grow up to 20 cm in length[1] Appears taller than it is long because of its compressed, deep-bidied form, long dorsal and anal fins, and vertical yellow stripes on a white background. The snout is long and slender, and the dark eye is less conspicuous than the dark eye-spot on the dorsal fin. There is also a dark band at the base of the tail.

Habitat:

Found at depths of 1-25 metres either singly or in pairs, forming monogamous pairs during breeding. They are usually found on coral reefs or rocky shorelines, and also in estuaries and silty inner reefs.

Notes:

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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