Moorish idol

Moorish idol

long white dorsal fin.

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.

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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.

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Picture of Moorish idol1|A long white dorsal fin is characteristic.
A long white dorsal fin is characteristic.
Picture of Moorish idol2|Black, white and yellow.
Black, white and yellow.
Picture of Moorish idol3|Swam leisurely.
Swam leisurely.
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