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Squarespot Anthias - Pseudanthias pleurotaenia Squarespot Anthias - Pseudanthias pleurotaenia is orangish red to magenta; large square violet spot on side; long 3rd dorsal spine. Anilao,Anthia,Batangas,Fall,Fish,Geotagged,Philippines,Pseudanthias pleurotaenia,Squsarespot Anthia Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Squarespot Anthias - Pseudanthias pleurotaenia

Squarespot Anthias - Pseudanthias pleurotaenia is orangish red to magenta; large square violet spot on side; long 3rd dorsal spine.

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  1. Wow! So colorful! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks, Lisa :) Posted 6 years ago
  2. Wow! Big Anthias! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Just a regular sized Anthias, its the close-up that gives the appearance of bigger size :D Posted 6 years ago

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"Pseudanthias pleurotaenia" also known as the squarespot anthias, pink square anthias, or squarespot fairy basslet is a Pseudanthias reef dwelling fish of the Pacific Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade and grows to a size of 20 cm in length. Males have bold coloration, with a pink squared spot on their side, while females are completely orange in color.

It is found around reefs at depths of 10 to 180 metres.

Its range extends from Indonesia in the.. more

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 21, 2016. Captured Dec 21, 2016 12:54 in Unnamed Road, San Luis, Batangas, Philippines.
  • TG-4
  • f/5.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO800
  • 11.01mm