Tropical Reefs

Longnose Butterflyfish

Forcipiger flavissimus

Location: Wakatobi, Indonesia

Scientific Name: Forcipiger flavissimus

Also known as: Forceps Butterflyfish

Category: Butterflyfishes

Size: 5 to 7 in. (13 to 18 cm)

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

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Red Sea, Gulf of California, Pacific Coast of Mexico to Panama, Australia, French Polynesia