Marine Species: Anthias anthias

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Anthias anthias
Photographed by: Nuno Vasco Rodrigues

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Serranidae
Genus: Anthias
Species: Anthias anthias

Species Data:

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Common Name: Swallowtail seaperch
Description: Very concave caudal fin, with elongated extremities; elongated pelvics.
Habitat: Circalittoral rocky depths.
Color: Pink colour; head with three yellow longitudinal sides; fins with yellow portions; yellowish-green stains on the back, between the dorsal radiums.
Dimensions: Until 27 cm in length.
Geographical Distribution: Atlantic Ocean

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