Longnose Butterflyfish
Forcipiger Longirostris
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameForcipiger Longirostris
Other namesBig Longnose Butterflyfish, Black Longnosed Butterflyfish, Long Beaked Butterflyfish, Long Bill, Longsnouted Coralfish, Pipe Snouted Butterflyfish, Rare Longnose, Very Longnose Butterflyfish
SizeUp to 22 cm (8.6 in)
Weight20 - 80 g (.04 - .17 lb)
FamilyButterflyfish / Chaetodontidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, outer reef areas, drop offs, slopes, caves & crevices
