Purple square anthias
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
| Diet | Zooplankton |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Along the edges of current-swept dropoffs in the Eastern Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Purple square anthias live in large groups off turbulent, current-swept dropoffs |
Did you know?
- These fish form groups of one dominant male and several females called harems.
- Just like their close relatives - groupers- they start their lives as females and will become males as the need arises.
- Male anthias are more colorful than the females and use their spectacular colors to attract mates.