Phantom Bannerfish
Heniochus pleurotaenia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bannerfish of coral rich lagoons and seaward reefs, it carries a long trailing dorsal filament and lives in pairs or aggregations down to around 25 metres. Offshore it may form schools, and in the Maldives it gathers in great numbers over surge swept reef crests.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Heniochus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276749.
FAQ
- How deep does the Phantom Bannerfish live?
- The Phantom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Phantom Bannerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Phantom Bannerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Phantom Bannerfish get?
- The Phantom Bannerfish grows to about 17 cm.