Hawkfish Anthias
Serranocirrhitus latus
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 15–70 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, golden anthias of inshore reefs, the hawkfish anthias often swims upside down beneath caves, ledges and drop offs. Secretive and reaching only about thirteen centimetres, it turns up alone or in small groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Serranocirrhitus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282763.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawkfish Anthias live?
- The Hawkfish Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus) is typically found at 15–70 m.
- Is the Hawkfish Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Hawkfish Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawkfish Anthias get?
- The Hawkfish Anthias grows to about 13 cm.