Banded Butterflyfish

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Two wide, black midbody bands. Adults usually found in pairs, above and around wrecks and reefs.

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(barbut6c.jpg) This is a Banded Butterflyfish about 5 inches.  Photo by Rod  11 Feb 06.

Location City of Washington Wreck, Key Largo in about 25 feet water.

More pictures at dive site The Elbow12.........................

Audubon Field Guide; page ; plate ;
Reef Fish ID; page 28-29 plates 29;
Size: 3-5 inches; max 6 inches;
Depth: 10-60 feet;

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