Yellowlined Anthias
Pseudanthias luzonensis
- Group: Anthias
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 14.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef anthias of deep coastal slopes, the yellowlined anthias gathers in small aggregations to pick plankton from the current. Like other anthias it begins life female and can change sex, and it reaches about fifteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277465.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowlined Anthias live?
- The Yellowlined Anthias (Pseudanthias luzonensis) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Yellowlined Anthias dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowlined Anthias is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowlined Anthias get?
- The Yellowlined Anthias grows to about 14.5 cm.