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Family Chaetodontidae

HAWAII

Chaetodon trifascialis

South Reef, French Frigate Shoals, 50 feet

Rapture Reef, French Frigate Shoals, 70 feet

CHEVRON BUTTERFLYFISH    Yarikatagi

Fairly common where Acropora Table Corals exist but nearly absent in Hawaii except at French Frigate Shoals.  Feeds upon coral polyps and mucus.  Vigorously defends its territory from competitors.  Attains 7 inches.  Indo-Pacific.