Stocky Anthias
Pseudanthias hypselosoma
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 6 to 50 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The stocky anthias gathers in groups over well sheltered reefs of lagoons and bays, hanging in the water to pick plankton from the current. A small species reaching about 19 centimetres, it lives close inshore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277460.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stocky Anthias live?
- The Stocky Anthias (Pseudanthias hypselosoma) is typically found at 6 to 50 m.
- Is the Stocky Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Stocky Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stocky Anthias get?
- The Stocky Anthias grows to about 19 cm.