Big longnose butterflyfish

Forcipiger longirostris

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

22.0 cm

Depth Range

0-200m

Family

Chaetodontidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	22.0 cm
Depth Range	0-200m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-200m

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Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Big longnose butterflyfish get?

Big longnose butterflyfish can grow up to 22.0 cm long.

Where is Big longnose butterflyfish found?

Coral reefs

What family does Big longnose butterflyfish belong to?

Big longnose butterflyfish (Forcipiger longirostris) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).