family Chaetodontidae

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:adaptations specialized mouth for feeding on coral
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in the aquarium trade
require specific water conditions
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:biodiversity high diversity in the Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior some exhibit parental care
gptkbp:color_scheme stripes and spots
gptkbp:color_variation mimicry and aposematism
some species exhibit color changes with age
gptkbp:coloration brightly colored
camouflage and warning
gptkbp:common_name butterflyfish
gptkbp:communication use of color patterns for signaling.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts various initiatives to protect habitats
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine art and literature
gptkbp:diet primarily coral and small invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:ecological_role important for coral reef ecosystems
gptkbp:fins long dorsal and anal fins
gptkbp:fish_species some species are being bred in captivity
gptkbp:fishing_impact some species are targeted by fisheries
gptkbp:foraging_behavior use of their snouts to extract prey
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefer shallow waters
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:family_Pomacanthidae
gptkb:family_Scaridae
family Siganidae
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label family Chaetodontidae
gptkbp:interaction_with_coral important for coral health
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Chaetodon_lunula
gptkb:11
gptkb:Chaetodon_auriga
gptkb:Chaetodon_capistratus
gptkb:Chaetodon_ocellatus
gptkb:Chaetodon_trifasciatus
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish and other marine animals
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:research_focus behavioral ecology and conservation biology
gptkbp:research_importance indicators of reef health
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:species around 129
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
often found with anemones
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and overfishing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:family_Pomacentridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6