Randall's Anthias

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias randalli
Family: Anthias - Serranidae/Anthiinae
Maximum Size: 7cm
Identification: Male - Red to lavender; fins red with variable violet markings; elongate 3rd dorsal spine. Female - Similar, but have yellowish dorsal and tail fins.
Favourite: Form small groups.
Hide-out: Lurk near caves and ledges on steep dropoffs in 15-120m.
Location: Asian Pacific - Indonesia and Philippines to Marshall Is. in E. Micronesia, north to S.W. Japan.