Swallowtail Seaperch
Anthias anthias
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–358 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The swallowtail seaperch lives among rocks, gravel, coral and submarine caves along the shelf and upper slope, hunting crustaceans and small fishes after dark. Reaching about 27 centimetres, it begins life female and can later change sex, as many of its family do.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Anthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127031.
FAQ
- How deep does the Swallowtail Seaperch live?
- The Swallowtail Seaperch (Anthias anthias) is typically found at 30–358 m.
- Is the Swallowtail Seaperch dangerous to divers?
- The Swallowtail Seaperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Swallowtail Seaperch get?
- The Swallowtail Seaperch grows to about 27 cm.