Banded Butterflyfish and Similar Species
Chaetodon striatus
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Foureye Butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
Key differences: The Foureye Butterflyfish has a prominent black ocellus (eyespot) near the caudal peduncle, which is much larger and more distinct than any spot on C. striatus. It also has a different banding pattern, with diagonal lines rather than broad vertical bands.
Spotfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ocellatus
Key differences: The Spotfin Butterflyfish is primarily white with a yellow dorsal fin and a black spot at the base of the soft dorsal fin. It lacks the prominent vertical banding of C. striatus.
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