How big is the Waite's splitfin?

Waite's splitfin (Luzonichthys waitei) reaches 5–8 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Waite's splitfin?

Waite's splitfin is found between 15–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Waite's splitfin?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Waite's splitfin?

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

Waite's splitfin (Luzonichthys waitei)

Key facts

Scientific name: Luzonichthys waitei
Common name: Waite's splitfin
Category: Fish
Family: Anthiadidae
Genus: Luzonichthys
Size: 5–8 cm
Depth: 15–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Luzonichthys waitei reaches 8 cm. Small anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) Indo-Pacific with thin pink-purple body with golden-yellow back. Lives in dense schools from 15 to 50 m above deep coral drop-offs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Similar behavior to classic Pseudanthias but smaller. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Wide-angle photo subject for cloud-schools above pinnacles, iconic visual complements of Pacific dives.

Photo of Waite's splitfin

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Waite's splitfin?: Waite's splitfin (Luzonichthys waitei) reaches 5–8 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Waite's splitfin?: Waite's splitfin is found between 15–50 m deep.
Is the Waite's splitfin dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Waite's splitfin?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Waite's splitfin?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Anthiadidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 212528)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388663)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia