Bicolor anthias (Pseudanthias bicolor)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Pseudanthias bicolor
- Common name
- Bicolor anthias
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Anthiadidae
- Genus
- Pseudanthias
- Size
- 6–13 cm
- Depth
- 10–80 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- schooling
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Pseudanthias bicolor reaches 13 cm. Indo-Pacific anthias distinctive by its striking bicolor pattern: front of body purple-pink to magenta-purple, rear of body bright golden-yellow, clear transition at middle. Terminal males more intensely colored. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Lives in loose schools from 10 to 80 m on deep coral drop-offs of Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to central Pacific). More discreet than P. squamipinnis but sought-after trophy photo subject for its unique bicolor pattern.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Bicolor anthias?
- Bicolor anthias (Pseudanthias bicolor) reaches 6–13 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Bicolor anthias?
- Bicolor anthias is found between 10–80 m deep.
- Is the Bicolor anthias dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Bicolor anthias?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Bicolor anthias?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Pseudanthias
- Pseudanthias dispar - Redfin anthias
- Pseudanthias squamipinnis - Sea goldie
- Pseudanthias heemstrai - Heemstra's anthias
- Pseudanthias evansi - Evans' anthias
- Pseudanthias tuka - Purple anthias
- Pseudanthias huchtii - Huchtupp's Anthias
Other species in the family Anthiadidae
- Nemanthias carberryi - Carberry's anthias
- Luzonichthys waitei - Waite's splitfin
- Plectranthias inermis - Unarmed perchlet
- Tosanoides obama - Obama Basslet
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218276)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2387565)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia