Orangehead anthias (Pseudanthias heemstrai)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias heemstrai Schuhmacher, Krupp & Randall, 1989

The Orangehead anthias (Pseudanthias heemstrai) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba.

Orangehead anthias care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Found in harems. Minimum depth range from.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias heemstrai
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 15–67 m (49–220 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 67 m, usually 15 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)