Fin's Fish Guide
The Purple queen anthias (Pseudanthias pascalus) is a fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The Purple queen anthias is an anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from reef water of the western and central Pacific. The species grows to about 17 cm and has an elongate, deep purple body body. As a plankton feeder it hovers in schools above coral and rock slopes and snaps at small zooplankton. It lives in harem groups in which the largest female changes sex on loss of the male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Purple queen anthias?
The Purple queen anthias is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Purple queen anthias live?
The Purple queen anthias is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Purple queen anthias get?
The Purple queen anthias grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Purple queen anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Purple queen anthias is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Pseudanthias
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