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Chaetodon miliaris
One of four butterflyfish (out of 25) endemic to Hawaii. Their presence or absence may be used to gauge the general health of a reef since many rely upon live coral as food, while others feed upon invertebrates, algae, or zooplankton. The Hawaiians did not eat them except during famine.
Spotted on Jun 29, 2014
Submitted on Mar 13, 2015
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Was just getting ready to post one :)
Great collection of spottings, Jackie. I've enjoyed reading the information and Hawaiian names you added to your spottings. No humuhumunukunukuapua'a yet? :)