Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
Adult Moorish idols cruise coral reefs, lagoons, and rocky slopes throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. They use their long snouts to pick sponges, algae, tunicates, and small invertebrates from crevices. A tall trailing dorsal filament gives the fish its unmistakable silhouette, but it is also notoriously difficult to keep alive in captivity.
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- Moorish Idol