The Lunate anthias (Pseudanthias lunulatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Lunate anthias is a fairy basslet (Serranidae) from coral-reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a stocky body with vivid orange, pink or purple tints. As a social planktivore it hovers in schools above and along the reef slope and snaps at zooplankton in the current. It starts life as a female and can later change into a male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lunate anthias?
The Lunate anthias has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Lunate anthias live?
The Lunate anthias lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Lunate anthias get?
The Lunate anthias grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Lunate anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Lunate anthias is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudanthias
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