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The Peach anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) is a fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Peach anthias is an anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an elongate, peach-orange body, with a red dorsal fin in males body. As a plankton feeder it hovers in schools above coral and rock slopes and snaps at small zooplankton. It lives in harem groups in which the largest female changes sex on loss of the male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Peach anthias?
The Peach anthias is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Peach anthias live?
The Peach anthias is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Peach anthias get?
The Peach anthias grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Peach anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Peach anthias is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Pseudanthias
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