The Katayama's anthias (Odontanthias katayamai) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
Katayama's anthias is an anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from deeper reef water of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, yellow-red body with pink and yellow tints and a deeply forked tail. As a plankton feeder it hovers above deeper rock and reef slopes and snaps at small zooplankton and small crustaceans. Like many anthias a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Katayama's anthias?
The Katayama's anthias has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Katayama's anthias live?
The Katayama's anthias lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Katayama's anthias get?
The Katayama's anthias grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Katayama's anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Katayama's anthias is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Odontanthias
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