Longnose butterflyfish
Forcipiger flavissimus
Neptune’s rating:
66- AffordabilityModerate
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityRare
- Temperature22.0 - 26.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Longnose butterflyfish
The Longnose butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus) exhibits a distinctive yellow body with a long, protruding snout, used for foraging in crevices. This species has a black face mask and a large dark spot on the dorsal fin. Originating from the Indo-Pacific region, it's recognizable for its elegant appearance and elongated nose. Well-known and popular within the aquarium hobby, this butterflyfish is prized for its striking colors and unique shape.