Masked Bannerfish
Heniochus monoceros
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The masked bannerfish carries a dark face mask and a tall trailing dorsal filament as it cruises coral rich lagoon and seaward reefs. Adults usually swim as a pair, sometimes hovering side by side beneath tabular corals, while juveniles go it alone. They pick small invertebrates from the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Heniochus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218764.
FAQ
- How deep does the Masked Bannerfish live?
- The Masked Bannerfish (Heniochus monoceros) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Masked Bannerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Masked Bannerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Masked Bannerfish get?
- The Masked Bannerfish grows to about 24 cm.