Pennant Coralfish [Heniochus acuminatus]
Description
Pennant Coralfish are elegant and dramatic, with long, trailing dorsal filaments that resemble a pennant as they glide through the water. Divers often see them cruising along reef walls and drop-offs, where they may hover briefly before continuing on—an eye-catching presence in clear, current-swept areas.
Where To See Pennant Coralfish
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
|
| Family |
Butterflyfishes
Chaetodontidae
|
| Genus |
Heniochus
Heniochus
|
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