Moorish Idol

Moorish idols are a singular species, although they can be easily confused with bannerfish. You'll find them singly or in pairs throughout Southeast Asia. The long snout with a small yellow or orange saddle is their distinctive feature.

Scientific name: Zanclus cornutus

A Moorish Idol - Photographed at Hin Pusa in the Similans, Thailand

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