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Family Serranidae

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 Female Longfin Anthias, Kona, 150 feet Male Longfin Anthias, Kona, 150 feet Longfin Anthias, Kona, 140 feet

Scientific name Pseudanthias hawaiiensis Randall, 1979
Common name HAWAIIAN LONGFIN ANTHIAS
Habitat Rocky outcrops and ledges
Depth Deeper than 100 feet
Diet Zooplankton
Size 3 inches
Abundance Rare
Distribution Endemic to Hawaii
Notes Forms small harems of one male with several females
Similar species Pseudanthias ventralis

 

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