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Step 1
The Banded Butterfly fish has a tall and narrow body. It has a long snout that it uses to reach into small openings or cracks to catch worms or other small animals. They are around 8 inches long.
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Step 2
They have two wide, dark vertical mid-body bands on their body. They also have stripes through their eyes which helps them in confusing their predators and to also help them sneak up on their prey.
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Step 3
They swim by paddling with their pectoral fins on its sides.
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Step 4
Banded Butterfly fish will stay together with their mate for most of their lives. They are never far from one another while they explore the reefs.
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Step 5
These fish aren't very shy, which might make it easier to get close to them if you are careful.
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Step 6
They are seen throughout the Caribbean but are also found in the Western Atlantic Ocean from Brazil to Bermuda.
