Fishing for Banded butterflyfish

Chaetodon striatus

The banded butterflyfish is a small, striking marine fish recognized for its vertical black bands on a white body. Typically reaching up to 6 inches in length and weighing around 0.4 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs in the western Atlantic. This species feeds on invertebrates and algae, often seen in pairs, displaying territorial and monogamous behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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