Harlequin Fish
Othos dentex
The Harlequin Fish (Othos dentex) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Serranidae. It lives on and around reefs. It grows to 75 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
- Size
- 75 cmtotal length
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
- Habitat
- Coral and rocky reefs
Conservation status
Classification
- FamilySerranidae
- GenusOthos
- SpeciesOthos dentex
Quick answers
- Harlequin Fish size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 75 cm (total length).
- Harlequin Fish: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
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Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.