Pennant Bannerfish

Heniochus chrysostomus
(Other names Threeband Pennantfish)
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Pennant Bannerfish (Heniochus chrysostomus) Is white bodied with three bands running vertically along the fish. The first is black and runs through the eye and continues over the ventral fin. The second is a dark brown and runs from the top of the dorsal fin down to the anal fin. The last paler brown band runs from the base of the dorsal fin to the tip of the caudal peduncle and fin. Displays a yellow protruding snout. Found along coastal reefs and reef flats in coral rich areas.

Size: 16cm (Maximum)

Diet: Coral polyps

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Left: Tony Wigmore
Centre: Andy Green
Right: Mel Ross
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