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Chaetodon madagaskariensis Ahl 1923. Pearly or Chevron Butterflyfish. To five inches. Feeds on invertebrates and algae. Western Indian Ocean. Here a juvenile in Mauritius in 2016.

Chaetodon madagaskariensis Ahl 1923. Pearly or Chevron Butterflyfish. To five inches. Feeds on invertebrates and algae. Western Indian Ocean. Here an adult in Mauritius in 2016.

Chaetodon kleinii Bloch 1790, Klein's Butterflyfish. Widespread from Hawai'i over to Africa's east coast. To five inches overall. A hardy, but shy species that often perishes due to too much commotion and competition in captivity. An adult out in Mauritius 2016, where the species is much more "orange" than further east in its distribution.

Chaetodon guttatissimus Bennett 1832, the Spotted Butterflyfish. Some folks rate this species higher for aquarium use, but it takes a beating often in transit, especially its small mouth. Tropical Indian Ocean. To five inches long. Generalized feeder on invertebrates (including coral polyps), and algae. A juvenile in Mauritius 2016.

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Archive 957: Daily Pix FULL SIZE (For personal use only: NOT public domain) Mmm, right click, add, set as background...

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