Pseudanthias smithvanizi

(Randall & Lubbock, 1981)

Vernacular names
English : Princess anthias
French : Anthias princesse

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Perciformes
Family : Serranidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species can reach 9,5 cm in length. Coloration bright pink to red with horizontal row of yellow dots on middle flanks. Broad and bright pink edges on elongated tail fin. Back with bluish to yellow longitudinal band. Elongated upper lip.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in the Indo-Pacific area, from Cocos Keeling Islands to Palau and Kiribati, north to south Japan, south to Great Barrier reef. Lives in steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs, from 6 to 70 meters deep.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species has a wide range and seems to remain common. It faces no threats at this time.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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