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Zanclus cornutus
The Moorish Idol is also commonly known in Hawaii as "Kihikihi" which means "curves," "corners," or "zigzags," and refers to its shape and color pattern. It is the only member of the family Zanclidae, and a very close relative of the Tangs or Surgeonfish. One of the most widespread fish, it can be found throughout the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and all of the tropical Pacific. Wild specimens can attain a length of 7 inches. IThe Moorish Idol is the only species in the Family Zanclidae. The dorsal spines are elongated into whip-like filament. The body is deep and strongly compressed, with three wide black and two pale yellow bars. The protruding, tubular snout has a yellow saddle across the top and contains long, bristle-like teeth. Distinctive black, yellow and white coloration. Short horn-like projections above the eyes.
Koba bay.
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