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The Pacific spadefish (Chaetodipterus zonatus) is a species of fish of the family Ephippidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific, from San Diego, California to Peru, including is the Galápagos Islands where it is known as Chambo.
They have six black bars on their head and the side of their body, although in large adults these can be difficult to see. Their dorsal fin is large and set well back on their body, the anal fin is opposite and of a similar shape both have long spines. The pectoral and pelvic fins are small and the caudal fin is large and lunate. All the fins are black in colour. Learn more about Pacific Spadefish
View related species in family group: Spadefish
Animalia: Chordata: Perciformes: Actinopterygii: Ephippidae: Chaetodipterus zonatus