Red-Bar Anthias

Pseudanthias cooperi

Red-Bar Anthias

A small anthias of low reef and isolated bommies, it gathers in loose groups along current swept drop offs below about twenty metres while juveniles stay shallower inshore. Like other anthias it feeds on drifting plankton and the boldest females can turn male.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218275.

FAQ

How deep does the Red-Bar Anthias live?
The Red-Bar Anthias (Pseudanthias cooperi) is typically found at 10–91 m.
Is the Red-Bar Anthias dangerous to divers?
The Red-Bar Anthias is harmless to divers.
How big does the Red-Bar Anthias get?
The Red-Bar Anthias grows to about 14 cm.