Moorish idol — size comparison

The Moorish idol has black, white and yellow bands and a long, fine extension of the dorsal fin. Its laterally flattened body is tall, and the elongated snout e

Silhouette comparison

Length

od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Moorish idol

Woda słona

Zanclus cornutus

ok. 18 cmAdult individual · przykład opisany przy pomiarze
total length

od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejMeasurement: side

Mass
Nie ustalono dla tego punktuMasa nie wyznacza skali
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Moorish idolTotal lengthapprox. 18 cm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Moorish idol — size comparison — facts and sources

The Moorish idol has black, white and yellow bands and a long, fine extension of the dorsal fin. Its laterally flattened body is tall, and the elongated snout ends in a small mouth. It belongs to the distinct family Zanclidae.

It inhabits reefs and lagoons, picking food from hard surfaces. It eats sponges and other organisms growing on the reef. A narrow snout reaches small irregularities. Pairs and small groups move along feeding areas.

Długość całkowita (TL): od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej. Przykład, nie średnia populacji. Widok przedni ma przybliżone proporcje.

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