Fishing for Longnose butterfly fish

Forcipiger longirostris

The Longnose butterfly fish is a striking marine species known for its elongated snout and vibrant yellow body with black markings. Typically found in coral reefs, it feeds on small invertebrates and coral polyps. Measuring up to 9 inches and weighing around 0.5 pounds, it exhibits solitary or paired behavior, often seen gracefully navigating reef crevices. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Longnose butterfly fish

Oahu Coastal Waters

3 in · 1 oz

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