Swallowtail seaperch
Anthias anthias
Distribution: Mediterranean, South Atlantic to the Gulf of Biscay. Description: Its color varies from pink to bright red. Size of 15 to 25 cm. The head is marked with three yellow lines Oval and compressed, deeply forked caudal fin, pelvic fins elongated shaped sail, long dorsal fin. Housing:It is found from 10m depth, often in groups. It lives mainly at the entrance of rock cavities. Feeding: Plankton and alevins. |
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