Scalefin Anthias - Pseudanthias squamipinnis

Male Scalefin Anthias - Pseudanthias squamipinnis with shades of red with yellow spots on body scales; purple blotch on outer pectoral fin; long 3rd dorsal spine. Males flashes their dorsal fins when challenging other males and/or when keeping the females in their group interested.

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Ferdy Christant

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Wonderful shot, and well timed! Posted 7 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ferdy :)
  Lots of bad shots of it ... ha ha! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    It only takes one :) Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Albert Kang
      
      Lion
      
      So true :) Posted 7 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Beautiful photograph! That color! <3 Posted 7 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Lisa.
  Glad you like it :) Posted 7 years ago

The Lyretail Anthias

The sea goldie, also known as the lyretail coralfish, lyretail anthias, and scalefin anthias, is a small species of colorful fish in the subfamily Anthiinae.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes

Species identified by Albert Kang