Square-Spot Fairy Basslet
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–180 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males flash a bright square patch on each side as they display above current swept drop offs where these basslets gather a few metres off the reef. Every fish starts female, and the largest can switch to male to lead a group, with sexes forming separate or mixed aggregations. It reaches about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pseudanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277473.
FAQ
- How deep does the Square-Spot Fairy Basslet live?
- The Square-Spot Fairy Basslet (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) is typically found at 0–180 m.
- Is the Square-Spot Fairy Basslet dangerous to divers?
- The Square-Spot Fairy Basslet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Square-Spot Fairy Basslet get?
- The Square-Spot Fairy Basslet grows to about 20 cm.