Yellowback Anthias

Pseudanthias evansi

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Pseudanthias evansi is a salt water fish. It is a tropical fish found in the Indian Ocean. It is sometimes used as an aquarium fish.

Description

It has a bright purple red body with yellow back and caudal fin. They are hermaphroditic. The most dominant fish will automatically turn into the male when there is no other male around.

Distribution

Indian Ocean: East Africa to the Cocos-Keeling and Christmas islands, north to the Andaman Sea.

Habitat

It occurs in large groups on outer reef slopes. Schooling species along upper parts of drop-offs and in outer reef lagoons. It feeds at various depths to near surface in pursuit of zooplankton.

Colors

yellow

purple

red

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Similar Species

Flame Anthias Margined Anthias Purple Anthias Redfin Anthias Redstripe Basslet Sea Goldie (female)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yellowback Anthias dangerous?

Yellowback Anthias is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Yellowback Anthias?

Laccadive Islands Malaysia West Somalia East Myanmar Kenya +18 more in Seabook

How deep does Yellowback Anthias live?

Yellowback Anthias can be found at depths of up to 40 meters.