Resplendent Goldie
Pseudanthias pulcherrimus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–70 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The resplendent goldie hovers in small groups around caves, ledges and steep dropoffs on deep reefs, between about 10 and 70 metres down. A tiny anthias of only seven centimetres, it plucks drifting plankton from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218279.
FAQ
- How deep does the Resplendent Goldie live?
- The Resplendent Goldie (Pseudanthias pulcherrimus) is typically found at 10–70 m.
- Is the Resplendent Goldie dangerous to divers?
- The Resplendent Goldie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Resplendent Goldie get?
- The Resplendent Goldie grows to about 7 cm.