Moorish Idol "Zanclus cornutus"- Med saltwater fish and Tilapia

and Tilapia

" or "zigzags

The references to yellow result from the fact that juveniles are yellow in color

with just the slightest hint of blue fringing on the anal and dorsal fins

Moorish Idol "Zanclus cornutus"- Med saltwater fish and TilapiaThe Moorish Idol is also commonly known in Hawaii as "Kihikihi" which means "curves," "corners," or "zigzags," and refers to its shape and color pattern. It is the only member of the family Zanclidae, and a very close relative of the Tangs or Surgeonfish. One of the most widespread fish, it can be found throughout the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and all of the tropical Pacific. Wild specimens can attain a length of 7 inches, but 4 inches is more likely in