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Pseudanthias

Pseudanthias sheni

Randall & Allen, 1989

Shen’s Anthias

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.

 Pseudanthias sheni (Shen’s Anthias)
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