Humphead Bannerfish
Heniochus varius
The Humphead Bannerfish (Heniochus varius) is a tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 30 m deep. It grows to 19 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
- Size
- 19 cmtotal length
- Depth
- 0–30 m
- Climate zone
- Tropical
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Coral and rocky reefs
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Depth
surface
0 m30 m
Conservation status
Classification
- FamilyChaetodontidae
- GenusHeniochus
- SpeciesHeniochus varius
Quick answers
- Humphead Bannerfish size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 19 cm (total length).
- Humphead Bannerfish: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Pennant BannerfishHeniochus chrysostomus
Masked BannerfishHeniochus monoceros
Longfin BannerfishHeniochus acuminatus
Copperband butterflyfishChelmon rostratus
Pyramid butterflyfishHemitaurichthys polylepis
Raccoon butterflyfishChaetodon lunula
Longnose butterflyfishForcipiger flavissimus
Pearlscale butterflyfishChaetodon xanthurus
Threadfin butterflyfishChaetodon auriga
Lord Howe butterflyfishAmphichaetodon howensis
Panda ButterflyfishChaetodon adiergastos
Eclipse ButterflyfishChaetodon bennetti
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.