Red belted anthias
Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Zooplankton |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Around coral heads and rubble patches in the West-Central Pacific Ocean |
| Habitat | Tricolor anthias live in large groups around isolated coral heads and rubble patches |
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.