Red Sea Bannerfish
Heniochus intermedius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Trailing a long white banner from its back, this bannerfish drifts along Red Sea coral slopes picking zooplankton and small invertebrates from the water. Young fish gather in groups at the reef base while adults pair off, reaching about 18 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Heniochus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218767.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Sea Bannerfish live?
- The Red Sea Bannerfish (Heniochus intermedius) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Red Sea Bannerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Sea Bannerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Sea Bannerfish get?
- The Red Sea Bannerfish grows to about 18 cm.