How big is the Singular Bannerfish?

Singular Bannerfish (Heniochus singularius) reaches 12–17 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Singular Bannerfish?

Singular Bannerfish is found between 3–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Singular Bannerfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Singular Bannerfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Singular Bannerfish (Heniochus singularius)

Key facts

Scientific name: Heniochus singularius
Common name: Singular Bannerfish
Category: Fish
Family: Chaetodontidae
Genus: Heniochus
Size: 12–17 cm
Depth: 3–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, pair-forming, diurnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Heniochus singularius reaches 12-17 cm. White body with black bands, very characteristic extremely elongated long black dorsal streamer extending beyond tail. Indo-Pacific at 3-40 m. Very distinctive. Forms stable pairs. Highly visible and appreciated. One most recognizable species of Indo-Pacific reef.

Photo of Singular Bannerfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Singular Bannerfish?: Singular Bannerfish (Heniochus singularius) reaches 12–17 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Singular Bannerfish?: Singular Bannerfish is found between 3–40 m deep.
Is the Singular Bannerfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Singular Bannerfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Singular Bannerfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Heniochus

Other species in the family Chaetodontidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218766)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2385739)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia