Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: North Carolina to northern Gulf of Mexico and south to Brazil.
Size: 10 inches (25 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits steep outer reef slopes and rocky outcroppings and feeds on zooplankton, especially copepods near the sea floor
General Husbandry: Has a pale pinkish body with long streamers on the upper and lower tail lobes. Not purposely collected for the trade since it's a deep water species and not available until reaching depths below 150 feet (45 m).
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Serranidae
Subfamily: Anthiinae
Genus: Hemanthias
FYI: Cool water species: 55 – 74°F (13 – 23°C)
Best displayed in small groups in ‘special species’ dimly lit public aquarium displays.
Shown here for identification only.