Moorish idol
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| phylum | Chordata | The Moorish idol is a small marine fish species, the sole extant representative of the family Zanclidae. A common inhabitant of tropical to subtropical reefs and lagoons, the Moorish idol is notable for its wide distribution throughout the Indo-Pacific. The Moorish idol got its name from the Moors of Africa, who purportedly believed the fish to be a bringer of happiness.
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| class | Actinopterygii | |
| order | Perciformes | |
| family | Zanclidae | |
| genus | Zanclus | |
| species | Z. cornutus |
