The Bartlett's anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) is a fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Bartlett's anthias is an anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from reef water of the western and central Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an elongate, green-yellow body with purple-pink tints 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 Bartlett's anthias?
The Bartlett's anthias is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Bartlett's anthias live?
The Bartlett's anthias is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bartlett's anthias get?
The Bartlett's anthias grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Bartlett's anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Bartlett's anthias is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudanthias
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