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Moorish Idol

Zanclus cornutus

Description:

Pattern of black, white, and yellow, long dorsal fin - tubular snout. Size about 15 centimetres

Habitat:

Coral and rocky reefs/walls - found a depths between 3 and 50 metres. Feeds on sponges.

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3 Comments

PieterHartog
PieterHartog 12 years ago

Indeed by far the best picture I took of this species - really proud on this one!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Welcome

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Wow grate shot

PieterHartog
Spotted by
PieterHartog

Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jan 3, 2012
Submitted on Jan 14, 2012

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