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Moorish idol

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus)Common

Photo: 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
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At 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)
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