Genus
Common name: Anthias
Scientific name: Pseudanthias
Pseudanthias is a genus of colorful, small to medium-sized fish commonly known as Anthias or Fairy Basslets, which are popular in the reef aquarium hobby. They are part of the family Serranidae and are known for their bright colors and active swimming behavior. Anthias are typically found in tropical coral reefs and are a favorite among aquarists for their schooling nature and vibrant hues. They require a well-established tank with plenty of hiding places and a diet rich in planktonic foods. These fish are also known for their interesting social hierarchy, with dominant males displaying the most intense coloration.
- Common name: Goldenback BassletScientific name: Pseudanthias aurulentus
- Common name: Bartlett's anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias bartlettorum
- Common name: Bicolor anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias bicolor
- Common name: Two-spot bassletScientific name: Pseudanthias bimaculatus
- Common name: Carlson's AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias carlsoni
- Common name: Silver-streak goldieScientific name: Pseudanthias cooperi
- Common name: Dispar AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias dispar
- Common name: Yellowback anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias evansi
- Common name: One-stripe anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias fasciatus
- Common name: Yellowtail CoralfishScientific name: Pseudanthias flavicauda
- Common name: Yellow-spotted anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias flavoguttatus
- Common name: Hawaiian AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias hawaiiensis
- Common name: Orangehead anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias heemstrai
- Common name: Hiva Fairy WrasseScientific name: Pseudanthias hiva
- Common name: Threadfin anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias huchtii
- Common name: Hutomo's anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias hutomoi
- Common name: Stocky anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias hypselosoma
- Common name: Flame anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias ignitus
- Common name: Lori's anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias lori
- Common name: Yellow-lined anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias luzonensis
- Common name: Sunburst AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias mooreanus
- Common name: Olive AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias olivaceus
- Common name: Sunset anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias parvirostris
- Common name: Amethyst anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias pascalus
- Common name: Painted anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias pictilis
- Common name: Squarespot anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
- Common name: Resplendent goldieScientific name: Pseudanthias pulcherrimus
- Common name: Randall's fairy bassletScientific name: Pseudanthias randalli
- Common name: high finned anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias regalis
- Common name: Red-belted anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
- Common name: Shen's bassletScientific name: Pseudanthias sheni
- Common name: Princess anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias smithvanizi
- Common name: Lyretail anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias squamipinnis
- Common name: Striped AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias taeniatus
- Common name: Hawaiian anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias thompsoni
- Common name: Townsend's anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias townsendi
- Common name: Purple Queen AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias tuka
- Common name: Longfin anthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias ventralis