Learn more about spotfin butterflyfish!

Did you know that the black bar across this fish’s eye confuses predators?

The spotfin butterflyfish is an oval-shaped fish with a small mouth. Its body is white, while its fins are a bright yellow. It has a black bar that runs across its entire head, directly through its eye.

This fish inhabits the clear waters of shallow coral reefs. Although it is a solitary species, it forms pairs while breeding.