Striped Anthias

Common Name: Striped Anthias

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias fasciatus

Description

The Striped Anthias can be recognised by the broad red stripe along the side of the body from the operculum to the caudal peduncle. There are rows of yellow spots along the lower sides of the body.

Size

This species grows to 21cm in length.

Location or Region Found

It occurs mostly on coral reefs in depths between 20m and 68m. The Striped Anthias is found in tropical marine waters of the Indo-Pacific.

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