CHAETODONTIDAE Forcipiger flavissimus, 13.6 cm SL (photo by Ukkrit Satapoomin) Forcipiger flavissimus Jordan and McGregor, 1898 Long-nosed Butterflyfish D XII, 22-24; A III, 17-18; P1 15; LR 74-80. Body rhomboid-oval, compressed; snout extremely long, tube-like; mouth with distinct gape; predorsal contour concave. Lateral line complete. Dorsal and anal fins with posterior border almost vertical; pectoral fins elongate, falcate; pelvic fins elongate; caudal fin truncate. Color: overall bright yellow; upper half of head and nape black, white below; a black spot on anal fin just below base of caudal fin. Size: maximum length about 15 cm. Distribution: Indo-Pacific and tropical Eastern Pacific. Remarks: Feeds on corals, worms, and other invertebrates.