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: Red-bar AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias cooperi
Common name: Dispar AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias dispar
Common name: Evansi 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: Purple Queen AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias pascalus
Common name: Painted AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias pictilis
Common name: Squareback AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
Common name: Resplendent AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias pulcherrimus
Common name: Randall's AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias randalli
Common name: Regal AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias regalis
Common name: Redbelt AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
Common name: Shen's AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias sheni
Common name: Princess AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias smithvanizi
Common name: Lyretail AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Common name: Red Sea AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias taeniatus
Common name: Thompson's AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias thompsoni
Common name: Townsend's AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias townsendi
Common name: Purple AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias tuka
Common name: Longfin AnthiasScientific name: Pseudanthias ventralis