Hemanthias vivanus

(Jordan & Swain, 1885)

Atlantic Red Barbier

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: North Carolina to northern Gulf of Mexico and south to Brazil.

Size: 10 inches (25 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits steep outer reef slopes and rocky outcroppings and feeds on zooplankton, especially copepods near the sea floor

General Husbandry: Has a pale pinkish body with long streamers on the upper and lower tail lobes. Not purposely collected for the trade since it's a deep water species and not available until reaching depths below 150 feet (45 m).

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Serranidae

Subfamily: Anthiinae

Genus: Hemanthias

FYI: Cool water species: 55 – 74°F (13 – 23°C)

Best displayed in small groups in ‘special species’ dimly lit public aquarium displays.

Shown here for identification only.