Sea goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias squamipinnis Peters, 1855

The Sea goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea and Natal, South Africa to Niue, north to Japan, south to Australia. Recorded from Europa Island (MNHN 1992-0508).

Sea goldie care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Color patterns vary from one locality to another.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 0–55 m (0–180 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 55 m, usually 5 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and Natal, South Africa to Niue, north to Japan, south to Australia. Recorded from Europa Island (MNHN 1992-0508).
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.6)