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Pseudanthias

Pseudanthias hiva

Randall & Pyle, 2001

Hiva Basslet

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Eastern Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.

Size: 3 inches (7 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits deep reef slopes and found at depths between 100 – 200 feet (30 – 60 m) where it feeds on zooplankton.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Percoidei

    Family: Serranidae

    Subfamily: Anthiinae

    Genus: Pseudanthias

FYI: A dimly lit aquaria species best maintained by Professionals.

Shown here for identification only.

 Pseudanthias hiva (Hiva Basslet)
Photo © John Randall
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