Tropical Reefs

Big Longnose Butterflyfish

Forcipiger longirostris

Location: Komodo, Indonesia

Scientific Name: Forcipiger longirostris

Also known as: Rare Longnose Butterflyfish

Category: Butterflyfishes

Size: 5 to 8 in. (13 to 20 cm)

Depth: 15-180 ft. (5-55 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Great Barrier Reef