Butterfly perch
A species of Caesioperca, Also known as Butterfly sea perch Scientific name : Caesioperca lepidoptera Genus : Caesioperca
Butterfly perch, A species of Caesioperca
Also known as:
Butterfly sea perch
Botanical name: Caesioperca lepidoptera
Genus: Caesioperca
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Description
The butterfly perch is a laterally compressed, deep-bodied fish growing to a maximum length of 47 cm (19 in). It is a pinkish colour and has a large black spot towards the posterior end. Adults have a blue band just behind the eye, blue margins to the fins and small blue spots. The pectoral fins are about as long as the head. This fish is often confused with the closely related barber perch (Caesioperca rasor). However, the butterfly perch has a deeper body, and males are more pink with a dark blotch rather than band on the side.
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Chordates Class
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Perch-like fish Family
Groupers and sea basses Genus
Caesioperca Species
Butterfly perch 
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