Anthias
Pseudanthias spp.
About Anthias
Vibrant schooling fairy fish that dance above coral heads
Quick Facts
- Habitat: Coral reef walls, drop-offs, and overhangs in the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea
- Diet: Zooplankton picked from the water column
- Best season: Year-round
Fun Facts
Anthias are all born female—the dominant fish transforms into a male,If the male dies, the largest female changes sex within days,Schools of anthias can number in the thousands on healthy reefs
Diving Tips
Anthias make every reef look magical. They cluster around coral bommies in huge numbers—great for wide-angle photography.