Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2016

Moorish Idol

Zanclus cornutus

Sighting evidence at Big Bay (Da Wan), Kenting National Park

Pairs and small groups of Moorish idols drift over the coral, picking at sponges and tunicates with slender snouts. They are bold in protected waters like Da Wan and will often approach divers hovering motionless on the reef. Their striking black, white, and yellow banding makes them one of the most photographed species at the site.

Evidence at this site

28 records within 25 km

Confidence: medium

Last confirmed Jun 2026

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Moorish Idol

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites