The Purple anthias (Pseudanthias tuka) is a fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Purple anthias is an anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, purple body with yellow tints on the back 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 Purple anthias?
The Purple anthias is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Purple anthias live?
The Purple anthias is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Purple anthias get?
The Purple anthias grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Purple anthias dangerous to humans?
No, the Purple anthias is harmless to humans.
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