Moorish Idol
OrderAcanthuroida
FamilyZanclidae
HabitatCoral Reefs
RangeIndo-Pacific
Max Length23 cm
Max Weight0.2 kg
DietOmnivore
About the Moorish Idol
One of the most elegant reef fish. The inspiration for the character Gill in Finding Nemo. Difficult to keep in captivity due to specialized diet. Their long dorsal fin filament trails behind them. Named after the Moors of Africa who believed the fish brought happiness.
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