Description

Also known as Anthias, Bartlett's Fairy, Bartlett's Fairy Anthias, Bartlett's Fairy Bass Anthias, Bartlett's Fairy Basslet, Fairy Anthias, Redblotch Perchlet.

Found in large schools, feeding in the water column, high above outer reef slopes.
They feed on planktonic crustaceans, fish eggs, and zooplankton.
Length - 9cm
Depth - 4-30m
Widespread Pacific Ocean

Anthias are often found in large schools, often in their hundreds or thousands, feeding high above the reef on zooplankton.
They start their life off as females, and when there is an opening for a male, will change to head up their harem of females.
Males are much more colourful, and often have filamentous streamers which they use for their mating dance, and to deter other males. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/12719