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Raccoon Butterflyfish
About Raccoon Butterflyfish
The Raccoon Butterflyfish is a saltwater fish native to South Africa that feeds on nudibranchs, tube worm tentacles, benthic invertebrates, algae, and coral polyps. This beautifully colored fish lives in warm tropical waters, especially around coral reefs. It plays an important role in the marine ecosystem, where it can help maintain the balance of coral reefs by eating excessive algae.
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Common Name
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Crescent-masked butterflyfish, lunule butterflyfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Chaetodon lunula
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Species
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Chaetodon lunula
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Genus
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Chaetodon
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SubFamily
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Caviinae
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Family
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Chaetodontidae
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SuperFamily
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Percoidea
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Acanthuriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Raccoon Butterflyfish |
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Color
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Orange
Black
Yellow
Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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74°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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50 gallons |
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pH
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8.2 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Raccoon Butterflyfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Raccoon Butterflyfish. |
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Lifespan
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7 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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South Africa
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