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Moorish Idol

Zanclus cornutus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Zanclidae ›Genus: Zanclus

About

The Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus), is a marine fish species, the sole extant representative of the family Zanclidae (from the Greek ζαγκίος, zagkios, "oblique") in order Perciformes. A common inhabitant of tropical to subtropical reefs and lagoons, the Moorish idol is notable for its wide distribution throughout the Indo-Pacific. A number of butterflyfishes (genus Heniochus) closely resemble the Moorish idol. It is closely related to, if not a direct descendant of, the extinct Eozanclus brevirostris, from...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moorish Idol?
The scientific name of Moorish Idol is Zanclus cornutus.
What kingdom does Moorish Idol belong to?
Moorish Idol belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Moorish Idol belong to?
Moorish Idol belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Moorish Idol belong to?
Moorish Idol belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Moorish Idol belong to?
Moorish Idol belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Moorish Idol belong to?
Moorish Idol belongs to the family Zanclidae.
What genus does Moorish Idol belong to?
Moorish Idol belongs to the genus Zanclus.