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.

Golden Anthias

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias aurulentus
Family: Anthias - Serranidae/Anthiinae
Maximum Size: 6cm
Identification: Male - Orangish; pair of bright red stripes with white stripe between on upper body; long 3rd spine of dorsal fin.
Favourite: Form small groups.
Hide-out: Above rubble and boulder areas on outer reef slopes in 40-60m.
Location: Line Is. in eastern Central Pacific.

Dottyback Anthias

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias venator
Family: Anthias - Serranidae/Anthiinae
Maximum Size: 7cm
Identification: Male - Reddish orange with yellowish highlights; small dark spots on upper body, yellowish tail borders.
Favourite: Form small groups.
Hide-out: Lark around caves and ledges on steep outer reef slopes in 20-50m.
Location: North Asian Pacific - Philippines to S.W. Japan.