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Mediterranean Fairy Basslet (Anthias anthias)

Mediterranean Fairy Basslet

Anthias anthias

Class
Ray-finned fish
Rarity
Rare
Observations
618
Most observed in
🇫🇷 France
Conservation
Least Concern

Description

Anthias anthias, the swallowtail sea perch or marine goldfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish from the family Anthiadidae. It is native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea where it is associated with reefs. It is found in the aquarium trade.

Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Anthias anthias”.

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