2 photos - 1 species
Introduction
There is only one genus, which consists of only one species.
The halterfish forms its own family,
but is very often confused with a bannerfish.
They usually live singly or in pairs, but occasionally in small shoals.
It grows to a maximum length of 22 cm.
Zanclus cornutus
Moorish idol
Maximum length: 22 cm
Depth: 5 - 100 m +
Feeds on sea floor inhabitants, including sponges, some algae and plankton.
Photo 1 Johnny: Bangka Island North Sulawesi
Photo 2 Johnny: Lembeh Strait North Sulawesi