Lyretail Anthias

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

COMMON NAME:		Lyretail Anthias
SCIENTIFIC NAME:		Pseudanthias squamipinnis
SIZE AVAILABLE:		~2-3 inches
MINIMUM TANK SIZE:		125 gallons
FOOD/DIET:		Planktivore
CARE LEVEL:		Moderate
REEF SAFE:		Considered safe, may be semi-aggressive
AVAILABILITY:		Most always available - 99%

• Both male and female of this species have orange stripes running down their sides.

• The male is a purplish color with a yellow spot and an elongated dorsel fin.

• The female is orange to yellow with purple accented scales and is also known as Orange Anthias.