Gorgeous Swallowtail (Meganthias natalensis)

FishverifiedLeast Concern

Meganthias natalensis

(Fowler, 1925)

Gorgeous Swallowtail

Also known as: Natal Anthias, Gorgeous Anthias

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Benthopelagic

Depth

88–219 m

Max size

37.4 cm

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Anthiadidae

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Jeweled Gemfish (Anthias asperilinguis)

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