Pseudanthias heemstrai Schuhmacher, Krupp & Randall, 1989
Orangehead anthias
Pseudanthias heemstrai
photo by Khalaf, M.A.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 67 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in harems. Minimum depth range from Ref. 27115.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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