The brown-and-white butterflyfish is a striking marine fish characterized by its distinctive brown and white coloration and elongated, triangular fins. Typically reaching up to 7 inches in length and weighing around 0.5 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Its diet primarily consists of plankton and small invertebrates. This species is known for its social behavior, often seen in small groups. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Brown-and-white butterflyfish
Grove Park Fish Pond
4 in · 4 oz


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