Anthias

About Anthias

Vibrant schooling fairy fish that dance above coral heads

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Coral reef walls, drop-offs, and overhangs in the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea
• Diet: Zooplankton picked from the water column
• Best season: Year-round

Fun Facts

Anthias are all born female—the dominant fish transforms into a male,If the male dies, the largest female changes sex within days,Schools of anthias can number in the thousands on healthy reefs

Diving Tips

Anthias make every reef look magical. They cluster around coral bommies in huge numbers—great for wide-angle photography.