Cave Anthias
Pseudanthias tequila
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 40–60 m
- Max size: 5.9 cm
- For divers: safe
True to its name, this small anthias usually tucks into caves on reef slopes between 40 and 60 metres down. Around Saipan and Tinian it breaks the pattern and feeds in the open over slopes thick with Halimeda and Caulerpa algae, growing no longer than a finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376232.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cave Anthias live?
- The Cave Anthias (Pseudanthias tequila) is typically found at 40–60 m.
- Is the Cave Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Cave Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cave Anthias get?
- The Cave Anthias grows to about 5.9 cm.