Gemeiner Wimpelfisch im Aquarium des Zoo Zürich

Pennant coralfish

Heniochus acuminatus

Young fish may occasionally nibble parasites off the skin of other fish.

LC

Red List
Least Concern

Juveniles often live alone, whilst adults are usually found in pairs. Adults feed mainly on microscopic organisms suspended in the water, which are generally found within a few metres of the reef.

Taxonomy

Chaetodontidae, genus Heniochus (8 species)

Habitat

outer reefs at depths of 15 to 75 metres

Behaviour and ecology

in pairs (often for life) or in small groups; not territorial

Diet

free-swimming zooplankton, and sometimes benthic invertebrates; juveniles act as cleaner fish

Taxonomy

Chaetodontidae, genus Heniochus (8 species)

Habitat

outer reefs at depths of 15 to 75 metres

Behaviour and ecology

in pairs (often for life) or in small groups; not territorial

Diet

free-swimming zooplankton, and sometimes benthic invertebrates; juveniles act as cleaner fish

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