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Sea Goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

(Peters, 1855)

Sea Goldie

Also known as: Goldie, Lyretail Anthias, Lyretail Coralfish, Lyretail Fairy Basslet, Orange Basslet, Orange Fairy Basslet, Orange Seaperch

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–55 m

Max size

15 cm

Diet

Selective plankton feeding

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Anthiadidae

Where to find it

occasional

Maldives

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