With no other similar species in its range
so group dynamics may change over time
fully cycled aquarium containing extensive established rockwork and natural benthic growth
It requires a spacious environment
marine flakes and occasional algae or spirulina-based foods
Yellow Longnose Butterfly - Forcipiger longirostris butterflys With no other similar speciesLongnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger longirostris) The Longnose Butterflyfish, Forcipiger longirostris, is an elegant and unusual marine butterflyfish, admired for its bright yellow body, black upper head, pale lower face and exceptionally long, fine snout. More accurately known as the Big Longnose Butterflyfish, this species is less commonly seen than the standard Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, Forcipiger flavissimus, and is best recognised by its