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Moorish Idol

Reference

IB2611

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Moorish Idol - ZANCLIDAE

Common Name

Moorish Idol

Scientific Name

Zanclus cornutus

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

The Moorish Idol is found in tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region. The Moorish Idol is usually found in small groups over coral and rocky reefs, from shallow water down to about 180 m. It reaches a maximum length of about 25 cm.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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