Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Eastern Indian Ocean: Rowley Shoals and Scott Reef, and Western Australia.
Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits deep reef slopes and found at depths between 85 – 150 feet (25 – 45 m) where it feeds on zooplankton.
General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Serranidae
Subfamily: Anthiinae
Genus: Pseudanthias
FYI: A dimly lit aquaria species best maintained by Professionals.
Shown here for identification only.