Raccoon butterflyfish
A species of Butterflyfish, Also known as Lunule butterflyfish, Moon butterflyfish, Raccoon, Redstriped butterflyfish Scientific name : Chaetodon lunula Genus : Butterflyfish
Raccoon butterflyfish, A species of Butterflyfish
Also known as:
Lunule butterflyfish, Moon butterflyfish, Raccoon, Redstriped butterflyfish
Botanical name: Chaetodon lunula
Genus: Butterflyfish
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Description
Chaetodon lunula can reach a length of 20 cm (nearly 8 in). These large butterflyfishes have an oval outline, with a pattern of ascending oblique reddish stripes on the flanks and black and white bands over the face and eyes, similar to the "raccoon" mask (hence the common name). They show a black spot on the caudal peduncle and oblique yellow stripes behind the head. They have 10-14 dorsal spines and 3 anal spines.
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Chordates Class
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Perch-like fish Family
Butterflyfish Genus
Butterflyfish Species
Raccoon butterflyfish 
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