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The Coral Sea Coral Reef Gallery

Sunburst butterflyfish

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A butterflyfish in the genus Chaetodon, it is a common fish on Okinawa’s coral reefs. Usually solitary. They are omnivores and are relatively easy to keep in captivity. The individual in the photo is still a young fish.

Scientific name Chaetodon kleinii
English name Sunburst butterflyfish
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