Randall's fairy basslet (Pseudanthias randalli)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias randalli Lubbock & Allen, 1978

The Randall's fairy basslet (Pseudanthias randalli) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Pacific Ocean, Philippines to Niue, north to the Ryukyu Islands.

Randall's fairy basslet 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. Males develop a slightly protruding upper lip and become striped in red and magenta. Females with yellow snout.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias randalli
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Depth range: 15–70 m (49–230 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 70 m, usually 15 - 70 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Philippines to Niue, north to the Ryukyu Islands.
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.)