The Twospot basslet (Pseudanthias bimaculatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The twospot basslet is a colourful anthias (Anthiadidae) from the Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 14 cm; males are purple-pink with two conspicuous red blotches on the back, females orange-yellow. As a reef-dweller it hovers in schools above deep coral slopes and picks suspended zooplankton. Like many anthias it changes sex from female to male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Twospot basslet?
The Twospot basslet has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Twospot basslet live?
The Twospot basslet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Twospot basslet get?
The Twospot basslet grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Twospot basslet dangerous to humans?
No, the Twospot basslet is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudanthias
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