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The Longfin anthias (Caprodon longimanus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 55 cm.
Description
The pink maomao is a fish of the family Serranidae from the southwestern Pacific, around New Zealand and southern Australia. The species reaches about 55 cm and has a pink to reddish body with yellow tones and long fins. It lives inshore near reefs, from shallow water to about 400 m deep, and sometimes forms schools in midwater. The diet consists of zooplankton and small nekton, which it picks from the water with its numerous gill rakers. Like many serranids the species is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The flesh is excellent and the species is occasionally caught.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Longfin anthias?
The Longfin anthias has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Plankton-eating bass with long fins; protogynous hermaphrodite.
Where does the Longfin anthias live?
The Longfin anthias lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Southwest Pacific, around New Zealand and southern Australia.
How big does the Longfin anthias get?
The Longfin anthias grows to a maximum of about 55 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Longfin anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Longfin anthias is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Longfin anthias edible?
Yes, the Longfin anthias is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Caprodon
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