The Amethyst anthias is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking purple and orange hues. Typically found in coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, it grows up to 5 inches and weighs around 0.2 pounds. This social species forms schools and feeds on zooplankton. Its agile swimming and dynamic group behavior are notable in its natural habitat. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Amethyst anthias
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