Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
CommonPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fishomnivore
The kihikihi, also known as the Moorish idol, is a striking reef fish with a long, flowing dorsal fin. It lives in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific, where it glides gracefully among coral formations. This fish is the only living member of its family, making it quite special.
- Its tall, sickle-shaped dorsal fin can be nearly as long as its body.
- It is the sole surviving species in its entire fish family.
- Bright yellow, white, and black bands make it easy to spot on reefs.
Coral reefOceanAsiaAustralia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Zanclus cornutus
- Habitat
- Coral reef, Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Asia, Australia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)