Yellow-Spotted Anthias
Pyronotanthias flavoguttatus
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 18–120 m
- Max size: 10.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little anthias gathers in big schools over rocky reefs, often mixing in with other anthias species as the whole shoal hangs in the current picking off plankton. It reaches barely ten centimetres and lives between about 18 and 120 metres down.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Pyronotanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1803578.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Spotted Anthias live?
- The Yellow-Spotted Anthias (Pyronotanthias flavoguttatus) is typically found at 18–120 m.
- Is the Yellow-Spotted Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Spotted Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Spotted Anthias get?
- The Yellow-Spotted Anthias grows to about 10.2 cm.