INDIAN BUTTERFLYFISH

Chaetodon mitratus


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Chaetodon mitratus Günther, 1860 Chaetodon mitratus Günther, 1860

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Not much is known of this deep-dwelling butterfly, but recent observations indicate that it can form small groups of up to 5 individuals and inhabits steep outer reef drop-offs in rubble areas or among growths of black coral and sea fans. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).