Scalefin Anthias

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Family: Anthias - Serranidae/Anthiinae
Maximum Size: 15cm
Identification: Male/Red Variation - Shades of red with yellow spots on body scales; purple blotch on outer pectoral fin; long 3rd dorsal spine.
Favourite: Form small to huge plankton-feeding aggregations.
Hide-out: Above shallow coastal, lagoon and outer reefs in 2-20m.
Location: Indo-West Pacific - Red Sea and E. Africa to Solomon Is. and Fiji. S.W. Japan to Palau and E. Australia.