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Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Pseudanthias ignitus

Common Name
Flame anthias

Biology
Recognized by the red caudal fin and red spot at the base of pectoral fin (Ref. 48635).

Classification

Classified By
Randall & Lubbock, 1981
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets (Serranidae)

Distribution

Region
Indian Ocean
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Maldives and Similan Island, Thailand.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
27 °C
Depth From - meters
10 m
Depth To - meters
30 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 30 m (Ref. 9710)
Trophic Level
3.1 s.e. 0.30 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
9.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (13 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)