INDIAN VAGABOND BUTTERFLYFISH

Chaetodon decussatus


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INDIAN VAGABOND BUTTERFLYFISH

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Chaetodon decussatus Cuvier, 1829 Chaetodon decussatus Cuvier, 1829

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Found on rich coral reefs, also on rubble and rocky areas. Adults in pairs, juveniles solitary. Closely related to C. vagabundus (Ref. 48636). Feeds largely on algae and coral polyps, but captive ones will accept a wide variety of food. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). Excellent aquarium fish.