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Family Chaetodontidae

TROPICAL EASTERN PACIFIC

Chaetodon humeralis

Cabo San Lucas

Pelican Rock, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

THREEBANDED BUTTERFLYFISH    Mariposa muneca

Fairly common, often forms aggregations on rocky reefs to at least 100 feet.  Feeds upon algae and benthic invertebrates.  Attains 10 inches.  Eastern Pacific; San Diego to Peru & Galapagos.  Similar to Chaetodon striatus of the Caribbean.