Aurora Anthias
Pseudanthias calloura
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 18–88 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This anthias lives in harems on protected slopes deeper than about fifty metres, where one dominant male shares a patch of seabed with several females. Each group holds a small territory and keeps close to the bottom rather than rising into open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277443.
FAQ
- How deep does the Aurora Anthias live?
- The Aurora Anthias (Pseudanthias calloura) is typically found at 18–88 m.
- Is the Aurora Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Aurora Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Aurora Anthias get?
- The Aurora Anthias grows to about 10 cm.