Pennant Coralfish

Also called the Longfin Bannerfish, this elegant black-and-white reef fish has an extraordinarily elongated fourth dorsal fin that streams behind it like a pennant. A favourite of underwater photographers on Fujairah dive sites.

Species Stats

Diet

Zooplankton, benthic invertebrates

Habitat

Coral reefs, rocky outcrops, lagoons

Local Name (Arabic)

أبو ريشة

Fun Facts

• 1

  The long dorsal fin "pennant" can grow longer than the fish's entire body.

• 2

  Often seen in pairs — they are believed to be monogamous and mate for life.

• 3

  Sometimes acts as a cleaner fish, picking parasites from larger fish.

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