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Squarespot, or Square Back Anthias, also known as Square-Spot Fairy Basslet, (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia). Profile, facing left, on a black background.

Squarespot Anthias Pseudanthias pleurotaenia occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean from Indonesia to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to New Caledonia in a depth range from 0-180m, usually 0-25m, max. length 20cm. Square spot refers to the male, locals in Palau call it the TV fish. The female is mainly yellow. This specimen is inbetween Antipathes sp. black corals of a sheer wall. Palau, Micronesia, 7°6'50.299" N 134°16'8.17" E at 20m depth

Male Squarespot, or Square-Spot Fairy Basslet, also known as Square-Spot Fairy Basslet, Pseudanthias pleurotaenia. Uepi, Solomon Islands. Solomon Sea, Pacific Ocean

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Set of watercolor tropic fishes and coral isolated on white background. Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse as Labroides dimidiatus, redstripe basselet and Square spot Anthias hand painted saltwater reef fishes

Squarespot, or Square Back Anthias, also known as Square-Spot Fairy Basslet, (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia). Front view on a black background.

Squarespot Anthias Pseudanthias pleurotaenia occurs in the Pacific Ocean from Indonesia to Samoa in a depth range from 0-180m, max. length 20cm. This is a male specimen, the female is mainly yellow. North Side of Sabayur Kecil Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, 8°30'36" S 119°42'8" E at 23m depth

Squarespot anthias Pseudanthias pleurotaenia fish underwater in sea with corals in background

Two female squarespot anthias females swim along a Wakatobi, Indonesia, coral reef.

A lot of fish species here as Golden Damsel Amblyglyphidodon aureus, Clark's Anemonefish Amphiprion clarkia, male and female Squarespot Anthias Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, Pale-Tail Chromis Chromis xanthura, Yellow Chromis Chromis analis, Reid's Damsel Pomacentrus reidi, Blue-axil Chromis Chromis caudalis, Blackmargined Damsel Pomacentrus nigromarginatus, Darkfin Chromis Chromis atripes, Yellow-axil Chromis Chromis xanthochira, and some more Damselfish spieces hard to identify. Many hard coral and soft coral spieces, Bulb-Tentacle Sea Anemone Entacmaea quadricolor, sea squirts like Inkspot Seasquirt Polycarpa aurata and Urn Ascidian Atriolum robustum and sponges. A great biodiversity! At a sea mountain called Crystal Rock, North of Gili Lawa Laut, an island North of Komodo Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, 8°26'21.63" S 119°33'57.75" E at 12m depth

Female Squarespot, or Square Back Anthias, also known as Square-Spot Fairy Basslet, (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia). Profile, facing right, on a black background.

The Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) is a dazzling reef fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is known for its vibrant and intricate coloring, featuring shades of pink, yellow, and purple. This Anthias species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males sporting more vivid colors and elongated dorsal fin extensions. They live in social groups within coral formations, using the reef's nooks and crannies for shelter. Squarespot Anthias are relatively small, typically reaching around 3-4 inches in length. They feed on zooplankton and are vital in reef ecosystems for their role in controlling prey populations. Their stunning appearance and social behaviors make them a popular sight among divers and aquarists.

The Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) is a dazzling reef fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is known for its vibrant and intricate coloring, featuring shades of pink, yellow, and purple. This Anthias species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males sporting more vivid colors and elongated dorsal fin extensions. They live in social groups within coral formations, using the reef's nooks and crannies for shelter. Squarespot Anthias are relatively small, typically reaching around 3-4 inches in length. They feed on zooplankton and are vital in reef ecosystems for their role in controlling prey populations. Their stunning appearance and social behaviors make them a popular sight among divers and aquarists.

Squarespot Anthias Pseudanthias pleurotaenia occurs in the Pacific Ocean from Indonesia to Samoa in a depth range from 0-180m, max. length 20cm. This is a male specimen, the female is mainly yellow. North of Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, 0°33'7" S 130°41'26" E at 25m depth

A coloful Squarespot Anthias hovers above a Wakatobi, Indonesia coral reef

A brilliant Squarespot Anthias hovers above an Indonesian coral reef.

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The Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) is a small and colorful fish species that can be found swimming in schools near coral reefs in the western Pacific Ocean. These fish are easily recognizable by their bright orange-pink coloration and their distinctive black spot near the base of their dorsal fin. They are also known for their elongated bodies and forked tails, which allow them to swim gracefully through the water. The Squarespot Anthias typically feeds on small zooplankton and can often be observed darting around the reef in search of prey.

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Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, also known as the squarespot anthias, pink square anthias, mirror basslet, or squarespot fairy basslet, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the subfamily Anthiinae of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. This species of Pseudanthias is a reef dwelling fish of the Pacific Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade and grows to a size of 20 cm in length. The males are deep pink and orange in colour with a large quadrilateral purplish blotch on the flank, a red tip on the posterior margin of the dorsal fin, the caudal fin lobes have mauve tips and there is a reddish stripe which runs from the snout through the eye and through the base of the pectoral fin to the base of the tail. Females and juveniles are yellowish in colour with orange edges to their scales and they have two purple stripes which run from the eye along the lower flanks to the base of the tail. Pseudanthias pleurotaenia is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Japan, Australia, and New Caledonia. It is a common fish in coral reefs, where it is found in schools of up to 20 individuals. The diet of Pseudanthias pleurotaenia consists of small crustaceans and plankton.

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beautiful underwater scene of fire corals, anthias, fishes, red fan corals and the sun shining through blue, clear water

The Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) is a dazzling reef fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is known for its vibrant and intricate coloring, featuring shades of pink, yellow, and purple. This Anthias species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males sporting more vivid colors and elongated dorsal fin extensions. They live in social groups within coral formations, using the reef's nooks and crannies for shelter. Squarespot Anthias are relatively small, typically reaching around 3-4 inches in length. They feed on zooplankton and are vital in reef ecosystems for their role in controlling prey populations. Their stunning appearance and social behaviors make them a popular sight among divers and aquarists.

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The Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) is a small and colorful fish species that can be found swimming in schools near coral reefs in the western Pacific Ocean. These fish are easily recognizable by their bright orange-pink coloration and their distinctive black spot near the base of their dorsal fin. They are also known for their elongated bodies and forked tails, which allow them to swim gracefully through the water. The Squarespot Anthias typically feeds on small zooplankton and can often be observed darting around the reef in search of prey.

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Early morning at deep reef slope at the west side, so there is not yet a lot of light at 24m depth. There is an abundant amount of species living at the floor as sponges, soft and hard coral. There are a lot of fish species too: "nBig Longnose Butterflyfish, Forcipiger longirostris "nBlue Triggerfish Odonus niger "nDark-fin Chromis Chromis atripes "nKlein's Butterflyfish Chaetodon kleinii "nPale-Tail Chromis Chromis xanthura "nSixline Wrasse Pseudocheilinus hexataenia "nSmall Toothed Jobfish Aphareus furca "nSquarespot Anthias (male) Pseudanthias pleurotaenia "nStriated Wrasse Pseudocheilinus evanidus "nTeardrop Butterflyfish Chaetodon unimaculatus "nThompson's Surgeonfish Acanthurus thompsoni "nYellow Chromis Chromis analis "nYellowtail Tubelip (juvenile) Diproctacanthus xanthurus "n"nWest of Nila Island in the Banda Sea, Indonesia at 24m depth"n6°43'58" S 129°29'9" E

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A squarespot anthias near a reef in the Solomon Islands.

Squarespot fairy basslet (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia), also known as the pink square anthias.

Squarespot fairy basslet (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia), also known as the pink square anthias.

Squarespot fairy basslet (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia), also known as the pink square anthias.

Squarespot fairy basslet (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia), also known as the pink square anthias.

"beautiful underwater scene including red fan coral, anthias, sea goldies, fish and clear blue water"

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, also known as the squarespot anthias, pink square anthias, mirror basslet, or squarespot fairy basslet, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the subfamily Anthiinae of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. This species of Pseudanthias is a reef dwelling fish of the Pacific Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade and grows to a size of 20 cm in length. The males are deep pink and orange in colour with a large quadrilateral purplish blotch on the flank, a red tip on the posterior margin of the dorsal fin, the caudal fin lobes have mauve tips and there is a reddish stripe which runs from the snout through the eye and through the base of the pectoral fin to the base of the tail. Females and juveniles are yellowish in colour with orange edges to their scales and they have two purple stripes which run from the eye along the lower flanks to the base of the tail. Pseudanthias pleurotaenia is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Japan, Australia, and New Caledonia. It is a common fish in coral reefs, where it is found in schools of up to 20 individuals. The diet of Pseudanthias pleurotaenia consists of small crustaceans and plankton.

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia also known as the squarespot anthias, pink square anthias, or squarespot fairy basslet is a Pseudanthias reef dwelling fish of the Pacific Ocean. Males have bold coloration, with a pink squared spot on their side, while females are completely orange in color.

Squarespot Anthias Pseudanthias pleurotaenia occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean from Indonesia to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to New Caledonia in a depth range from 0-180m, usually 0-25m, max. length 20cm. Square spot refers to the male with a screenlike pink spot, locals in Palau call it the TV fish. The female is mainly yellow. This specimen is in front of a sheer wall. Palau, Micronesia, 7°5'12.18" N 134°15'34.77" E at 20m depth

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