Threadtail Anthias
Tosana niwae
- Group: Anthias
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
The threadtail anthias keeps to deep coastal waters over sandy and muddy bottoms. A small fish of around 16 cm, it belongs to the anthias group, many of which begin life as females and later turn male.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Tosana
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283010.
FAQ
- Is the Threadtail Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Threadtail Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threadtail Anthias get?
- The Threadtail Anthias grows to about 16 cm.