Yellowback anthias
📖 Overview
Occurs in large groups on outer reef slopes . Schooling species along upper parts of drop-offs and in outer reef lagoons. Feeds at various depths to near surface in pursuit of zooplankton .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Readily identified by the blue and yellow coloration . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowback anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowback anthias is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellowback anthias is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 40 m , usually 10 - 35 m . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C East Africa to the Cocos-Keeling and Christmas islands, north to the Andaman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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