Hutomo's Anthias
Pseudanthias hutomoi
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 30–70 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deepwater anthias of current swept slopes, Hutomo's anthias gathers in small groups around large coral heads below about forty metres. It often lives in silty conditions, plucking plankton from the water in the dim light of the deeper reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277459.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hutomo's Anthias live?
- The Hutomo's Anthias (Pseudanthias hutomoi) is typically found at 30–70 m.
- Is the Hutomo's Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Hutomo's Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hutomo's Anthias get?
- The Hutomo's Anthias grows to about 12 cm.