Hiva Basslet
Pseudanthias hiva
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–34 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small basslet of deep rocky reef, the Hiva basslet was collected over rocky bottoms usually below twenty five metres. It reaches about ten centimetres and, like its kin, hangs in the water feeding on drifting zooplankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277457.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hiva Basslet live?
- The Hiva Basslet (Pseudanthias hiva) is typically found at 10–34 m.
- Is the Hiva Basslet dangerous to divers?
- The Hiva Basslet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hiva Basslet get?
- The Hiva Basslet grows to about 10 cm.