How big is the Carberry's anthias?

Carberry's anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) reaches 7–11 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Carberry's anthias?

Carberry's anthias is found between 10–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Carberry's anthias?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Carberry's anthias?

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

Carberry's anthias (Nemanthias carberryi)

Key facts

Scientific name: Nemanthias carberryi
Common name: Carberry's anthias
Category: Fish
Family: Anthiadidae
Genus: Nemanthias
Size: 7–11 cm
Depth: 10–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Nemanthias carberryi reaches 11 cm. Anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) Indo-West Pacific with bright orange-red body with purple-blue reflections on tail. Lives in dense schools from 10 to 50 m on coral drop-offs of Indian Ocean (Maldives, Seychelles, South Africa, southern Red Sea). Protogynous hermaphrodite. Named after John C. Carberry, diver-naturalist. Colorful cousin of classic Pseudanthias. Iconic wide-angle photo subject of Maldives dives for red-orange schools against blue.

Photo of Carberry's anthias

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Carberry's anthias?: Carberry's anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) reaches 7–11 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Carberry's anthias?: Carberry's anthias is found between 10–50 m deep.
Is the Carberry's anthias dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Carberry's anthias?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Carberry's anthias?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Anthiadidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 209205)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388800)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia