Big Longnose Butterflyfish [Forcipiger wanai]
Description
The Big Longnose Butterflyfish is a species of marine fish in the family Chaetodontidae. It is characterized by its large size, with a maximum length of 25 cm, elongated snout, and yellowish coloration with dark bands. This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically in the waters around Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. The Big Longnose Butterflyfish is typically found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs, and feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Butterflyfishes
Chaetodontidae
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| Genus |
Longnose Butterflyfishes
Forcipiger
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