Pseudanthias squamipinnis (Peters, 1855)

Sea goldie

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Anthiinae
Synonyms	Serranus squamipinnis, Anthias squamipinnis, Franzia squamipinnis, ... more
Common names	Lyretail fairy basslet, Orange basslet, Orange sea perch, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); 7 cm TL (female)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m (Ref. 26165), usually 5 - 35 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 32°N - 32°S

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and Natal, South Africa to Niue (Ref. 37816), north to Japan, south to Australia. Recorded from Europa Island (MNHN 1992-0508).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Color patterns vary from one locality to another.

Found above coral outcrops or patch reefs of clear lagoons, channels, or outer reef slopes. Form large aggregations. Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 6113). A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367). Males are territorial and haremic (Ref. 9710). Color patterns and size of sexual transition very slightly from one locality to the next. Total length for females from Ref. 9137.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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