Saddleback Butterflyfish [Chaetodon ephippium]
Description
This species is characterized by a large black 'saddle' marking on the rear part of the body and a dark band across the eye. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around coral reefs. Their diet consists largely of coral polyps and algae.
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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