Pseudanthias thompsoni
Marine fish species
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Pseudanthias thompsoni, also called the Hawaiian or Thompsonʻs anthias, is a marine fish species in the family Anthiadidae.[1]
| Pseudanthias thompsoni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Anthiadidae |
| Genus: | Pseudanthias |
| Species: | P. thompsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudanthias thompsoni (Fowler, 1923) | |
Description and anatomy
Pseudanthias thompsoni is about nine inches long with a bright neon orange body, and a tinge of purple on its fins and around its eyes[2]. The tail is u-shaped with pointed tips[2]. Males are larger than females[3]. Pseudanthias thompsoni mainly feeds on zooplankton such as copepods and shrimp larvae[3].
Distribution and habitat
Pseudanthias thompsoni is located in the Pacific Ocean, specifically the Ogasawara Islands and Hawaii[4]. Recently there has been a growing number of them along three atolls towards the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands[5]. In 2012, many juveniles were found in deep coral reefs, utilizing the algae beds for protection[6].
