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Family Chaetodontidae

TROPICAL EASTERN PACIFIC

Johnrandallia nigrirostris

Cabo Pulmo

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, 40 feet

BLACKNOSED BUTTERFLYFISH or BARBERFISH    Mariposa barbero

Commonly forms aggregations on reefs to 120 feet.  Feeds upon algae, snails, and small crustaceans; also clean parasites from fish.  Attains 8 inches.  Gulf of California to Panama,