Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Lori's anthias
Size:
These fish can grow up to 5 inches (12 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Lori's anthias feed on zooplankton, fish eggs and crustacean larvae.
Range & Habitat:
In the eastern Indian Ocean and the west-central Pacific Ocean, Lori's anthias inhabit outer reef slopes, caves, steep drop-offs and the underside of ledges.
Details:
Lori’s anthias are pinkish-purple in color with bright red vertical bars running down their back. They have highlights of yellow on their snout and through their eyes, blue fins and a deeply forked orange tail.