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Eclypse butterfly fish
Scientific name : Chaetodon bennetti
Medium size butterfly fish (max 18 cm), yellow with black and blue lines. A striking round black spot with blue border in the back part. Common along the external reef, to a maximum depth of 30 m, solitary or in pairs. Similar to Chaetodon speculum, easily distinguished for the blue lines.
Associated organisms Often found in areas with a rich cover in Anthipataria, its main food.
Habitat:
Deep reef, Reef external slope
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific
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