Butterflyfish threadfin
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Chaetodon auriga
Changing colors
Many species take on a different color at night which helps protect them from predators.
Tiny teeth
Butterflyfish are from the family Chaetodontidae. The word chaetodon means bristle teeth. These teeth are perfect for eating their favorite foods.
Habitat/Range
A very common species, widespread throughout reefs of the Indo-Pacific
Wild Diet
Coral polyps, Plankton, and Algae
Predators
Larger fish, Invertebrates, and Humans
Reproduction
Spawning occurs between a single pair of fish during the winter in tropical areas, typically at sunset.
Conservation
THREATENED
Consequences of human activities, such as runoff from agriculture and overfishing, threaten the habitat of all coral reef animals.
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