Painted anthias (Pseudanthias pictilis)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias pictilis Randall & Allen, 1978

The Painted anthias (Pseudanthias pictilis) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Western Pacific, New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Reported from Norfolk Island and Tonga.

Painted anthias care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Occurs in aggregations above steep outer reef slopes.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias pictilis
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.5
Depth range: 12–40 m (39–131 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 40 m, usually 20 - 30 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Reported from Norfolk Island and Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)