Black-back Butterflyfish

Chaetodon melannotus
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Displaying a white body with thin black lines extending from the black back, the fins and head are yellow, creating a circle of yellow around the body. A black margin cuts through the eye. This fish changes colour either when frighten or being observed. Adults are found usually in pairs or in small congregations. Juveniles are found inshore.

Size: 15cm in length (Maximum)

Diet: Coral polyps

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Left: Andy Green
Centre: Andy Green
Right: John Natoli
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