Pennant Coralfish
Heniochus acuminatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–178 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the long white pennant streaming from its dorsal fin, this coralfish lives in deep lagoons, channels and outer reef slopes. Juveniles often go it alone while adults pair off, and the young sometimes pick parasites from other fishes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Heniochus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218765.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pennant Coralfish live?
- The Pennant Coralfish (Heniochus acuminatus) is typically found at 2–178 m.
- Is the Pennant Coralfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pennant Coralfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pennant Coralfish get?
- The Pennant Coralfish grows to about 25 cm.