Moorish Idol [Zanclidae]
Description
The Moorish Idol is a striking, tall-bodied fish with bold striping that makes it easy to recognize on a reef. Divers commonly see it cruising slowly in clear water, picking at small invertebrates and algae while maintaining a graceful, upright posture.
Genera
Zanclus
Zanclus
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
|
Statistics
- Genera 1