Bicolor Anthias
Nemanthias bicolor
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 5–68 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males of this anthias glow in two contrasting colours as they hover above coral outcrops in current swept water. The species keeps to small groups along deep coastal and outer reef slopes, darting toward crevices when threatened. It reaches about 13 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Nemanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1770896.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bicolor Anthias live?
- The Bicolor Anthias (Nemanthias bicolor) is typically found at 5–68 m.
- Is the Bicolor Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Bicolor Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bicolor Anthias get?
- The Bicolor Anthias grows to about 13 cm.