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Moorish Idol

Zanclus cornutus

Photo by DonnaPomeroy
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

A common inhabitant of tropical to subtropical reefs and lagoons, the moorish idol is notable for its wide distribution throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Notes:

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Moorish idol

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PublishedMarch 17, 2012

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