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The Waite's slender anthias (Luzonichthys waitei) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, New Caledonia and others
Description
The Waite's slender anthias is a slender anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a very slender, orange-pink with a yellow back body. As a plankton feeder it hovers in dense schools above coral and rock slopes and snaps at small zooplankton. It lives in harem groups in which a female changes sex on loss of the male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Waite's slender anthias?
The Waite's slender anthias has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Waite's slender anthias live?
The Waite's slender anthias lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, New Caledonia and others
How big does the Waite's slender anthias get?
The Waite's slender anthias grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Waite's slender anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Waite's slender anthias is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Waite's slender anthias edible?
Yes, the Waite's slender anthias is commonly eaten.
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