Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–182 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Easy to know by its bold black, white and yellow bars and the long filament trailing from its back, the moorish idol roams reefs from shallow flats to deeper slopes. It usually travels in pairs or threes, though now and then it forms large schools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Zanclidae › Zanclus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220083.
FAQ
- How deep does the Moorish Idol live?
- The Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) is typically found at 0–182 m.
- Is the Moorish Idol dangerous to divers?
- The Moorish Idol is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Moorish Idol get?
- The Moorish Idol grows to about 23 cm.