Big long-nosed butterflyfish

Forcipiger flavissimus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

22.0 cm

Depth Range

0-145m

Family

Chaetodontidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	22.0 cm
Depth Range	0-145m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-145m

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Taxonomy

Order	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family	Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Species	Forcipiger flavissimus

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Big long-nosed butterflyfish get?

Big long-nosed butterflyfish can grow up to 22.0 cm long.

Where is Big long-nosed butterflyfish found?

Coral reefs

What family does Big long-nosed butterflyfish belong to?

Big long-nosed butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).