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.

  1. Common name: Goldenback Basslet
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias aurulentus
  2. Beautiful Bartlett's anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) swimming in coral reef tank
    Common name: Bartlett's anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias bartlettorum
  3. Evansi Anthias isolated
    Common name: Bicolor anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias bicolor
  4. Two-spot basslet, twospot or twinspot anthias, bimac anthias, purple goldie (Pseudanthias bimaculatus).
    Common name: Two-spot basslet
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias bimaculatus
  5. Common name: Carlson's Anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias carlsoni
  6. Cleaner shrimp cleaning an anthias, Pseudanthias cooperi, Kritimati Island, Kribati.
    Common name: Silver-streak goldie
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias cooperi
  7. Redfin anthias, Pseudanthias dispar, Raja Ampat Indonesia
    Common name: Dispar Anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias dispar
  8. Evansi Anthias (Pseudanthias evansi)
    Common name: Yellowback anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias evansi
  9. スジハナダイ
    Common name: One-stripe anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias fasciatus
  10. female Yellowtail Anthias (Pseudanthias flavicauda)
    Common name: Yellowtail Coralfish
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias flavicauda
  11. Common name: Yellow-spotted anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias flavoguttatus
  12. Common name: Hawaiian Anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hawaiiensis
  13. Common name: Orangehead anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias heemstrai
  14. Common name: Hiva Fairy Wrasse
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hiva
  15. Threadfin Anthias Pseudanthias huchtii
    Common name: Threadfin anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias huchtii
  16. Common name: Hutomo's anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hutomoi
  17. Pink fairy basslett  (Pseudanthias hypselosoma) female
    Common name: Stocky anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hypselosoma
  18. Flame anthias, Pseudanthias ignitus, Raja Ampat Indonesia
    Common name: Flame anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias ignitus
  19. Common name: Lori's anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias lori
  20. female luzon anthias fish
    Common name: Yellow-lined anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias luzonensis
  21. Sunburst anthias fish Serranocirrhitus latus
    Common name: Sunburst Anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias mooreanus
  22. Olive anthias, Pseudanthias olivaceus, endemic to Line Islands, Kritimati Island, Kribati.
    Common name: Olive Anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias olivaceus
  23. コウリンハナダイのメス
    Common name: Sunset anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias parvirostris
  24. Purple quen anthias, Pseudanthias pascalus, Kosrae Micronesia.
    Common name: Amethyst anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pascalus
  25. Yellowback anthias (Pseudanthias evansi)
    Common name: Painted anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pictilis
  26. Squarespot anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) near Mabul island, Malaysia
    Common name: Squarespot anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
  27. Common name: Resplendent goldie
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pulcherrimus
  28. Male Randall's Anthias - (Pseudanthias randalli)
    Common name: Randall's fairy basslet
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias randalli
  29. Common name: high finned anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias regalis
  30. Low-angle closeup of a redbar anthias swimming underwater stones and corals around
    Common name: Red-belted anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
  31. Common name: Shen's basslet
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias sheni
  32. Princess anthiases, Pseudanthias smithvanizi, females, Kosrae Micronesia.
    Common name: Princess anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias smithvanizi
  33. Lyretail Anthias coral fish - (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
    Common name: Lyretail anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias squamipinnis
  34. Multiple shots of anthias reef coral fish
    Common name: Striped Anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias taeniatus
  35. Colorful Tropical Gold Fishes In The Ocean Near Coral Reef. Saltwater Red Anthias Fish In The Red Sea.
    Common name: Hawaiian anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias thompsoni
  36. Common name: Townsend's anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias townsendi
  37. Male purple queen anthias, Pseudanthias tuka, Raja Ampat Indonesia
    Common name: Purple Queen Anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias tuka
  38. Exotic fish. Bannerfish (Heniochus monoceros) in the tropical waters of the  ocean
    Common name: Longfin anthias
    Scientific name: Pseudanthias ventralis