Pseudanthias ventralis

Pseudanthias ventralis

Scientific name	Pseudanthias ventralis
Descriptor	Randall
Year of description	1979
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Anthiadidae
Genus	Pseudanthias

Introduction

Pseudanthias ventralis is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

6 cm
Maximum size

7 cm
Shape

Ovoid

Average size

6 cm
Maximum size

7 cm
Shape

Ovoid

How to recognize Pseudanthias ventralis ?

Pseudanthias ventralis measures around 6 cm. The dominant males can however reach 7 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and rose body.

Sexual dimorphism

The adult male is bigger than the female.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

planctophage
Sociability

gregarious
territorial

Yes
Way of living

diurnal

Pseudanthias ventralis is a fish gregarious naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is planctophage .

This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, Pseudanthias ventralis has little concern for non-territorial animals.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare qui pond en eau libre

Pseudanthias ventralis is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Origin

Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

24 - 29 °C
Depth

26 - 120 m

Biotope presentation

Pseudanthias ventralis is most often found at a depth between 26m and 120m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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