Reef fish

Red Sea Bannerfish

Heniochus intermedius
LC· Least concernCaution

Endemic to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, this elegant fish trails a long white dorsal banner above bold black bars on a white-and-yellow body. Often mistaken for a Moorish idol, it drifts in pairs or small groups along reef walls. It feeds on zooplankton and sometimes cleans parasites from larger fish.

Size (typical)
0.15–0.18 mm
Depth range
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IUCN status
LC
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.
Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

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