Bicolor anthias (Pseudanthias bicolor)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias bicolor Randall, 1979

The Bicolor anthias (Pseudanthias bicolor) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F).

Bicolor anthias care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Male has two yellow-tipped filaments heading the dorsal fin that are used for display.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias bicolor
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 5–68 m (16–223 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 68 m, usually 5 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Mauritius to the Hawaiian and Line islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Loyalty Islands; Marshall and Caroline islands in Micronesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)