marine goldfish

Anthias anthias

Night hunter leaves caves for crabs and fish

Yellow
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Europe
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Anthias anthias, the swallowtail sea perch or marine goldfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish from the family Anthiadidae. It is native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea where it is associated with reefs. It is found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Anthiadidae
Genus: Anthias
Maximum length: 27 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean and Portugal to Angola, including the Azores. Range reported to extend south to northern Namibia (Ref. 27121 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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