peach fairy basslet
| Scientific name | Pseudanthias dispar |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Herre |
| Year of description | 1955 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Anthiadidae |
| Genus | Pseudanthias |
Introduction
Pseudanthias dispar, commonly known as peach fairy basslet, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size9 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size9 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the peach fairy basslet ?
The peach fairy basslet measures around 9 cm. The dominant males can however reach 10 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, orange and rose body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietplanctophage
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The peach fairy basslet is a fish living in shoals naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is planctophage .
Although slightly territorial, the peach fairy basslet is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. Parades or even small jousts may occur between different members of the group until a hierarchy is established.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The peach fairy basslet is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 18 m
Biotope presentation
The peach fairy basslet is most often found at a depth between 1m and 18m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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