Zanclidae

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By Wetland and Aquatic Research Center November 27, 2020

Family Zanclidae consists of a single fish: the Moorish idol. Commonly found in tropical and subtropical reefs, the Moorish idol is a popular aquarium fish.

Non-native Fish Species from Family Zanclidae Found in Florida Waters
Genus and Species	Common Name	Continent of Origin	Population Status	Florida Record
Zanclus cornutus	Moorish idol	Indo-Pacific	Unknown	Collection Info

Overview

Family Zanclidae consists of a single fish: the Moorish idol. Commonly found in tropical and subtropical reefs, the Moorish idol is a popular aquarium fish.

Non-native Fish Species from Family Zanclidae Found in Florida Waters
Genus and Species	Common Name	Continent of Origin	Population Status	Florida Record
Zanclus cornutus	Moorish idol	Indo-Pacific	Unknown	Collection Info

Zanclidae

Non-native Fish Species from Family Zanclidae Found in Florida Waters

Non-native Fish Species from Family Zanclidae Found in Florida Waters

U.S. Geological Survey

U.S. Department of the Interior