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Red Sea Bannerfish

Heniochus intermedius
About the species

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.


Where to see it

8 sites in the catalogue.


Sighting history
Verified sightings · last 12 months

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