Anthias anthias (Linnaeus, 1758)
Swallowtail seaperch
Anthias anthias
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  27 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 358 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean and Portugal to Angola, including the Azores. Range reported to extend south to northern Namibia (Ref. 27121).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lives amongst rocks, gravel, coral (Ref. 2683) and in submarine caves on the continental shelf and upper slope. Nocturnal. Adults feed on crustaceans and small fishes. Protogynous.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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