Chaetodon octofasciatus Bloch, 1787
Eightband butterflyfish
Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),
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Swim in pairs in coral rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore reefs; juveniles seen in groups among Acropora corals. Feed exclusively on coral polyps. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
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