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Chevron butterflyfish
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They mainly feed on polyps of reef-building corals, and are hard to keep in captivity. They are a relatively small species of butterflyfish, and have a slender body. They are usually found alone. The individual in the photo is a juvenile fish.

Scientific name Chaetodon trifascialis
English name Chevron butterflyfish

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