Moorish idol
long white dorsal fin.
| Scientific name | Zanclus cornutus |
| English name | Moorish idol |
| Japanese name | Tsunodashi |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Perciformes Zanclidae |
| Full length | ~25cm |
| Distribution | Tropical region from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean. |
Characteristics
A saltwater fish characterized by a white dorsal fin that is 1.5 to 2 times longer than its body. The dorsal fin is curved inward. Black, white, and yellow alternate vertically. The root of the slightly elongated mouth like a beak is yellow. There is a triangular pale line running between the eyebrows.
Ecology
Found on reefs and coral reefs in tropical seas. Move alone or in small groups. It preys on algae and small animals on rocks.
Habitat
Hayakawa Beach, Kanagawa Prefecture
I photographed a medium-sized individual swimming alone during a dive. It wasn't very fast, it was a wandering way of swimming. The curved dorsal fin was graceful.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Moorish idol.
