Princess anthias (Pseudanthias smithvanizi)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias smithvanizi Randall & Lubbock, 1981

The Princess anthias (Pseudanthias smithvanizi) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Cocos-Keeling Islands, north to the Philippines and south to the Great Barrier Reef; Palau and southern Marshall Islands in Micronesia.

Princess anthias care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Appears more blue underwater and recognized by the yellow scribbles along the body.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias smithvanizi
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.5
Depth range: 6–70 m (20–230 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 70 m, usually 6 - 70 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Cocos-Keeling Islands, north to the Philippines and south to the Great Barrier Reef; Palau and southern Marshall Islands in Micronesia.
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.)