Citron Butterflyfish

Chaetodon citrinellus
(Other names Speckled Butterflyfish)
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Creamy white yellow tinged body with a black stripe through the eye which continues up to the start of the dorsal fin. The anal fin is edged with black, with the scales displaying black/orange spots in horizontal rows. These spots are darker or black on juveniles. Adults live in pairs or small groups in shallow coral reefs.

Size: Max Length 11cm

Diet: coral polyps, algae, polychaete worms, small benthic invertebrates

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