Plectranthias kelloggi

(Jordan & Evermann, 1903)

Range: Western Pacific Ocean: Southern Japan and the Chesterfield Islands, and also Central Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian Islands.

Size: 5 inches (12 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits bottom areas on rocky reefs and can be found singly at depths between 200 to 400 feet (60 – 120 m), where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Has a whitish body with reddish upper rear body. Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Serranidae

Subfamily: Anthiinae

Genus: Plectranthias

FYI: A hawkfish-like species dwelling on substrates waiting for a meal to come close enough to be captured and eaten.

Sometimes referred to as Zalanthias kelloggi.

Shown here for identification only.