Red-Cheeked Fairy Basslet
Pseudanthias huchtii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small reef fish that hovers in loose groups around coral outcrops on clear outer slopes, the red cheeked fairy basslet plucks plankton from the current. Males hold territories and harems, and each begins life as a female before changing sex.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277458.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Cheeked Fairy Basslet live?
- The Red-Cheeked Fairy Basslet (Pseudanthias huchtii) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Red-Cheeked Fairy Basslet dangerous to divers?
- The Red-Cheeked Fairy Basslet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red-Cheeked Fairy Basslet get?
- The Red-Cheeked Fairy Basslet grows to about 12 cm.