Trips

Species
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Masked bannerfish

Scientific name: Heniochus monoceros

Size: Up to 9.9 inches

Color: White, yellow, black

Distinguishing feature: 3 black bands, first one goes down from the beginning of the dorsal fin to the mouth, including the face of the animal. However, it leaves a yellow spot on the forehead. The pectoral fins, anal and the back of the dorsal are yellow.

Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, French polynesia, Mayotte, Raja Ampat

Masked bannerfish of Maldives

Masked bannerfish

Scientific name: Heniochus monoceros

Size: Up to 9.9 inches

Color: White, yellow, black

Distinguishing feature: 3 black bands, first one goes down from the beginning of the dorsal fin to the mouth, including the face of the animal. However, it leaves a yellow spot on the forehead. The pectoral fins, anal and the back of the dorsal are yellow.

Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, French polynesia, Mayotte, Raja Ampat

In detail

Juveniles are solitary while adults live in pairs. However some shoals are visible, so they can regroup in greater numbers.

Its name comes from the first black stripe including the face, which looks like a mask.

The different species of Bannerfish we have seen

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