Forcipiger longirostris (Broussonet 1782)

Often occurs in pairs; feeds on small invertebrates

The long probing snout is characteristic of the species. They often are seen in pairs as here.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

South Pacific Ocean, Duration 17 seconds

South Pacific Ocean, Duration 21 seconds

Forcipiger longirostris is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Epinephelus fasciatus (Black-tipped grouper). Coral Sea, Duration 27 seconds

Forcipiger longirostris (Broussonet).