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Lori's anthias

Pyronotanthias lori

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Fun Facts

Lori's anthias are hermaphroditic, meaning they experience a sex change in their lifetime.

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.