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What does the moorish idol eat?

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Is a Moorish Idol fish a carnivore?

They are omnivores


What is a moorish idol?

A Moorish Idol is a black, white, and yellow marine fish that lives in the tropical areas. They are popular aquarium fish but have short lifespans and sensitivity when kept in one. The character "Gill" in Disney & Pixar's "Finding Nemo" is a Moorish Idol fish.


Weight of a moorish idol fish?

The weight of a adult Moorish Idol fish ranges from 1.5 to 3-pounds. They grow up to 9.1-inches in length. The colorful fish are popular salt-water aquarium pets.


When was Moorish idol created?

Moorish idol was created in 1758.


Is a Moorish Idol fish a carnivore herbivore or omnivore?

Moorish Idol fish are primarily omnivores, feeding on a diet of algae, plankton, and small invertebrates. While their diet can vary slightly in the wild, they are generally considered to be omnivorous feeders.


Who played Gill in Finding Nemo?

The black and white fish Named "Gill" from Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo is a Moorish Idol. Though aquariums often state this fish as a Black and White Heniochas.


What eats a Moorish idol?

moorish idols are omnivores


What do the moorish idol eat?

The diet of the Moorish Idol fish differs depending upon if it is wild or in captivity. Wild Moorish Idols eat things like sponges, tunicates, coral polyps, and other invertebrate creatures. When kept in captivity they tend to be picky and will either eat nothing (which is the most common behavior) or everything. This is probably one of the main reasons that they have such a low life-span in captivity.


What is the phylum of a moorish idol fish?

Phylum Chordata. Just like all fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, dinosaurs, amphibians etc.


Is a moorish idol a consumer or decomposer?

A Moorish idol is a consumer, specifically an herbivorous fish that primarily feeds on coral polyps and algae. As a part of the reef ecosystem, it plays a role in controlling algae growth and contributing to the overall health of coral reefs. Decomposers, on the other hand, break down dead organic material, which is not the role of the Moorish idol.


Which fish from the tank helps Nemo escape to find his father?

The characters name is Gill, and he is supposed to be a Moorish Idol, Zanculus cornutus.