Nemanthias
Sign in to saveNemanthias is a genus of colourful reef fishes of the subfamily Anthiinae, part of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. They are found in the Indo-Pacific. The species belonging to this genus have a diet consisting of zooplankton, and are haremic.
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Nemanthias is a genus of colourful reef fishes of the subfamily Anthiinae, part of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. They are found in the Indo-Pacific. The species belonging to this genus have a diet consisting of zooplankton, and are haremic.
==Species== These are six recognized species in this genus: Nemanthias carberryi (J. L. B. Smith, 1954) Nemanthias bicolor (Randall, 1979) Nemanthias regalis (J. E. Randall & Lubbock, 1981) Nemanthias dispar (Herre, 1955) (Peach fairy basslet) Nemanthias bartlettorum (J. E. Randall & Lubbock, 1981) (Bartletts' anthias) Nemanthias ignitus (J. E. Randall & Lubbock, 1981) (Flame anthias)
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