Longnose butterflyfish
Forcipiger flavissimus
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Wild Reef
| Diet | Fish eggs, shrimp, worms, sea urchins and sea stars |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 6 inches (22 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Lagoons and reefs in the Indian and Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Long-nosed butterflyfish swim alone or in small groups on seaward reefs and in lagoons |
Did you know?
- With its long, thin jaws, the long-nosed butterflyfish picks out tiny animals that hide among sea urchin spines and in coral crevices.
- Perhaps due to its protruding jaws, the longnose can strike prey from a greater distance than any other butterflyfish.
- Its jaws even hold rows of slender teeth.