Red-bar anthias
📖 Overview
Mostly found on open substrate with low reef and remote bommies in depths over 20 m. Juveniles maybe shallow in coastal reefs . Form small, loose aggregations along current-swept drop-offs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Males develop an incomplete crimson bar in the middle of their sides . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-bar anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red-bar anthias is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Red-bar anthias is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 91 m , usually 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C ; 32°N - 24°S East Africa to Samoa and the Line Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 179 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Red-bar anthias has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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