Johnrandallia nigrirostris (Gill, 1862)

Blacknosed butterflyfish

Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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Often in large schools (Ref. 5227) over coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9286). Feed on algae, gastropods, and small crustaceans (Ref. 9286). Pick parasites from larger fishes like Paranthias colonus and Mulloides dentatus (Ref. 28023). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

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