Fish of the Maldives

A Guide to Common Reef Fish


Bannerfish and Idols


Idols look a little like the bannerfish, but actually closer related

to the surgeonfishes; idols are usually seen singly or in pairs.

Moorish Idol

Zanclus comutus



Bannerfish
Bannerfish

Schooling Bannerfish

Heniochus diphreutes


Genus Heinochus, within the family of Butterflyfish.  Often at the reef wall, schooling with other fish such as the Red-toothed Triggerfish.

Phantom Bannerfish

Heniochus pleurotaenia


Usually seen singly or in pairs.

Phantom Bannerfish
Phantom Bannerfish
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