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Raccoon butterflyfish

Chaetodon lunula

Photo by SheaEckert
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Field Notes

Description:

"The raccoon butterflyfish is generally not aggressive towards other fish, with the exception of lionfish and triggerfish. In captivity, the typical lifespan of a raccoon butterflyfish is five to seven years. It has been observed as a beneficial predator of Aiptasia and Majano sea anemones. They will eliminate this nuisance pest within a two- to six-week period depending on the anemone population and size of the tank; however, they will eagerly feed on any soft corals and may cause more harm than good to the decoration. In a confined environment, this species is prone to succumbing to "marine ich", infection by the ciliate Cryptocaryon irritans."

Habitat:

From the National Aquarium in Washington D.C.

Species ID Suggestions

Raccoon butterflyfish

Chaetodon lunula

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