Goldback Anthias

Readily identified by the blue and yellow coloration (Ref. 48635).Description: Characterized by violet color of male with orange band through eye, scattered yellow spots on side, back, dorsal fin and caudal fin with broad yellow zone; yellow color on dorsal half of head and body in female and pinkish lower half; fleshy protuberance at front of upper lip in male; forked caudal fin; filamentous tips on pelvic fins (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 8

Occurs in large groups on outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710). Frequently found in the coral reefs of the Maldives (Ref. 9137).

Occurs in large groups on outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710). Schooling species along upper parts of drop-offs and in outer reef lagoons. Feeds at various depths to near surface in pursuit of zooplankton (Ref. 48635).

fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

Pseudanthias evansi, also called the yellowback anthias, is a salt water fish. It is a tropical fish found in the Indian Ocean. It is sometimes used as an aquarium fish.