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The Williams' splitfin anthias (Luzonichthys williamsi) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
Williams' splitfin anthias is a slender anthias (Serranidae) from clear reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, orange-pink to purple body and a split dorsal fin. As a day-active fish it hovers in dense schools above coral heads and steep slopes and snaps at zooplankton in the current. Like many anthias a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Williams' splitfin anthias?
The Williams' splitfin anthias has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Williams' splitfin anthias live?
The Williams' splitfin anthias lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: New Caledonia
How big does the Williams' splitfin anthias get?
The Williams' splitfin anthias grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Williams' splitfin anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Williams' splitfin 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.
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Same genus Luzonichthys
More from the family Serranidae
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