Yellowlined anthias (Pseudanthias luzonensis)

Scientific name: Pseudanthias luzonensis Katayama & Masuda, 1983

The Yellowlined anthias (Pseudanthias luzonensis) 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, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, and the northern Great Barrier Reef.

Yellowlined 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

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudanthias luzonensis
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.5
Depth range: 10–60 m (33–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 60 m, usually 25 - 45 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, and the northern Great Barrier Reef.
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.)