Magenta Slender Anthias

Looks blue with dark yellow over the back when seen in natural light. Unlike most other basslets, the dorsal fins are in two parts (Ref. 48635).Description: Characterized by having narrow magenta margin on dorsal and ventral edge of caudal fin; greatest depth of body 3.3-3.8 in SL; lunate caudal fin; relatively long paired fins, pectorals 3.2-3.5 and pelvics 3.7-4.7 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 7

From external regions of coral reefs of the West Pacific Region (Ref. 9137).

Usually in groups on outer reef slopes (Ref. 27115). Most commonly occurs in shallow water and most likely seen by divers (Ref. 37816). Forms dense aggregations that feed on zooplankton (Ref 90102).

aquarium: commercial

Usually in groups on outer reef slopes.