Pinstriped Butterflyfish

Chaetodon lunulatus
(Other names Oval and Red-Fin Butterflyfish)
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The Pinstriped Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunulatus) is predominantly yellow with thin aqua coloured horizontal lines covering body. Black bands over snout, eyes, tail and anal fin. Adults inhabit coastal coral rich areas, swimming openly in pairs or small groups. Juveniles hide among Acropora corals for protection until they mature.

Size: 12cm in length (Maximum)

Diet: Coral polyps

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Left: Tony Wigmore
Centre: Collette Bagnato
Right: Tony Wigmore
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