Pseudanthias taeniatus
| Scientific name | Pseudanthias taeniatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Klunzinger |
| Year of description | 1884 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Anthiadidae |
| Genus | Pseudanthias |
Introduction
Pseudanthias taeniatus is a salt water fish from the Red Sea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize Pseudanthias taeniatus ?
Pseudanthias taeniatus measures around 10 cm. The dominant males can however reach 13 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly orange, rose and blanc body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Pseudanthias taeniatus is a fish gregarious naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
Although slightly territorial, Pseudanthias taeniatus is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. Parades or even small jousts may occur between different members of the group until a hierarchy is established.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Pseudanthias taeniatus is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 27 °C
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Depth10 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Pseudanthias taeniatus is most often found at a depth between 10m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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