Amethyst anthias
📖 Overview
More common at oceanic islands than on continental reefs. Occurs in large groups around coral outcrops and caves of outer reef slopes. Feeds on copepods and other planktonic crustaceans or crustacean larvae and fish eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amethyst anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Amethyst anthias is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Amethyst anthias is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 70 m . Tropical; 32°N - 23°S north to southern Japan, south to Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
copepods and other planktonic crustaceans or crustacean larvae and fish eggs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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