Two-spot basslet (Pseudanthias bimaculatus)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias bimaculatus Smith, 1955

The Two-spot basslet (Pseudanthias bimaculatus) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, East Africa, Maldives and Indonesia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Displays different or stronger color patterns when living together with similar looking species to enhance recognition by females which may lead to further speciation.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias bimaculatus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.0
Depth range: 10–60 m (33–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 60 m, usually 40 - 54 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: East Africa, Maldives and Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)