Flame Anthias
Pseudanthias ignitus
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small anthias of clear outer reef slopes and passes, gathering in shoals that hover several metres off the bottom to pick zooplankton from the current. The fish live in harems, and any threat from a passing diver sends them darting back into the rocks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277461.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flame Anthias live?
- The Flame Anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Flame Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Flame Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flame Anthias get?
- The Flame Anthias grows to about 9 cm.