These fish grow up to 3.7 inches (9.5 centimeters) in length.
These butterflyfish feed on marine invertebrates like shrimp, as well as sea urchins, worms and the parasites on the bodies of other fishes.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the western Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, longsnout butterflyfish live in deep coral reef communities and ocean floor drop offs.
Longsnout butterflyfish are named after their long faces. They have yellow-orange topsides and white bellies. Dark brown coloring highlights their dorsal fins and areas near their eyes.