Longfin Anthias

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias venttalis
Family: Anthias - Serranidae/Anthiinae
Maximum Size: 7cm
Identification: Male - Lavender with variable amounts of yellow on upper head, back and tail base, yellow fins, except red often in dorsal; random magenta stripes and spots on back; long ventral fins.
Favourite: Form small groups.
Hide-out: Outer reefs in 26-68m.
Location: Pacific - Great Barrier Reef to Pitcaim I. east of French Polynesia, north to Mariana Is. in Micronesia.