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Life in the "Inoh" The Sea of Tropical Fish

Moorish idol

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This species is commonly seen on coral reefs. Reaches 10 cm in length. Its body has yellow, black and white bands. It has a long dorsal fin and a long tubular snout. They usually swim in groups offshore, and their life cycle is not fully understood.

Scientific name Zanclus cornutus
English name Moorish idol
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